Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE12 0BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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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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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British57.0%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean20.8%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences158
Anti-social behaviour113
Criminal damage and arson39
Other theft37
Vehicle crime36

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.3 km
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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.5 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.6 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils0.8 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils0.9 km
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.4 km
  • The Downham Tavern0.8 km
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.2 km
restaurant

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
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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