Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE12 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE12 0AW.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE12 0AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SE12 0AW has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE12 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE12 0AW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00016505 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE12 0AW. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.5%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean27.8%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE12 0AW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime18
Drugs16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.5 km
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Horn Park Primary School

Good382 pupils0.5 km
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Baring Primary School

Good234 pupils0.5 km
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St Winifred's RC Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils1.2 km
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Middle Park Primary School

Good430 pupils1.3 km
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Brindishe Lee School

Outstanding227 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.8 km
  • The Summerfield Pub0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Dutch House Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe Lokum0.4 km
  • Gokul Chemist0.3 km
  • Take A Break0.8 km
  • Chaiiwala0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • NUTRI on-the-go0.7 km
  • Vikas Wine Merchants0.5 km
  • Burnt Ash Superstore0.3 km
  • J & C News Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Cabana Hot Pizza and Grill Ltd0.3 km
  • The King Neptune Fish Bar0.8 km
  • The Reggae Shack0.5 km
  • Favourable Chicken0.7 km
  • Morley's0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lee0.9 km
  • Grove Park1.3 km
  • Hither Green1.8 km