SE12 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Le May Avenue, 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 0BD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00016521 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE MAY AVENUE, SE12 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE MAY AVENUE, SE12 0BD.
262
35
£ 58,600 /yr
51%
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
SE12 0BD has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE12 0BD. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 235,000
14 sales · Mean £ 247,035
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE12 0BD is moderate at 70 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
Marvels Lane Primary School
Launcelot Primary School
Good Shepherd RC School
Horn Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Verdant Fish & Grill1.0 km
- Golden City0.9 km
- SOMETHING FISHY0.9 km
- Chicken Star1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- D-Mart Downham Way - Londis0.9 km
- Downham Way News0.9 km
- Zya Ltd T/A Key Shop0.9 km
- Balticum Food0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Budgens Catford1.0 km
- Splatter and Platter Ltd0.5 km
- Burger Boulevard0.2 km
- Kai's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- IL Porto0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marvel Stores0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Baring Hall Hotel0.3 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.4 km
- The Downham Tavern0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grove Park0.3 km
- Lee2.0 km
- Mottingham2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE120BD · Data under Open Government Licence