SE12 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE12 0BA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00016514 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE12 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE12 0BA.
302
40
£ 58,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in SE12 0BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE12 0BA. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE12 0BA is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
Haberdashers' Knights Primary
Cooper's Lane Primary School
Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Launcelot Primary School
Marvels Lane Primary School
Good Shepherd RC School
Forster Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
- Chinbrook News0.5 km
- The Chinbrook Off Licence0.5 km
- Adamas0.4 km
- Grove Pharm Ltd0.2 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Golden City0.8 km
- SOMETHING FISHY0.8 km
- Verdant Fish & Grill0.9 km
- Brother Garden0.8 km
- Eddy's Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bannatyne Health Club0.4 km
- The Downham Tavern0.8 km
- Baring Hall Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bubble & Squeak Cafe0.4 km
- Resta Coffee Bar0.3 km
- St Luke's Church0.8 km
- Swami0.3 km
- Take A Break0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Marvel Stores0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grove Park0.3 km
- Lee1.9 km
- Mottingham2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE120BA · Data under Open Government Licence