Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

HOPE CLOSE, SE12 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPE CLOSE, SE12 0BJ.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in SE12 0BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £271,999 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE12 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hope Close, 0.0km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE12 0BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00016521 (shared with 4 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 0BJ. 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

White / British50.4%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean26.7%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 268,499

6 sales · Mean £ 267,749

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

Crime around SE12 0BJ is moderate at 65 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 offences183
Anti-social behaviour126
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft34
Vehicle crime33

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.3 km
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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.7 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils0.8 km
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Brymore House0.4 km
  • Fit for Sport1.0 km
  • 3 Kumar Supermarket0.4 km
  • Food & Vegetable0.2 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Downham Cafe1.0 km
  • Hilltop Caf?1.0 km
  • IL Porto0.1 km
  • KINGS DINER0.8 km
  • Burger Boulevard0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden City0.8 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY0.8 km
  • Verdant Fish & Grill0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.8 km
  • Sonali Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.2 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.5 km
  • The Downham Tavern0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Marvel Stores0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.2 km
  • Lee2.0 km
  • Sundridge Park2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.2 km