Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

DILHORNE CLOSE, SE12 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DILHORNE CLOSE, SE12 0BL.

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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 0BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 23.5% year-on-year.

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

SE12 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dilhorne Close, 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 0BL 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 23.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BL 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 0BL. 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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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

Terraced

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Flat

£ 219,950

5 sales · Mean £ 222,290

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

Crime around SE12 0BL is moderate at 73 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 offences153
Anti-social behaviour107
Criminal damage and arson39
Other theft33
Vehicle crime32

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.4 km
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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.5 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.7 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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Horn Park Primary School

Good382 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden City0.9 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY0.9 km
  • Chicken Star0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Chicken Palace (London)0.3 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Budgens Catford0.9 km
  • Splatter and Platter Ltd0.5 km
  • Burger Boulevard0.1 km
  • Kai's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • IL Porto0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marvel Stores0.5 km
  • Co-op Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
local_bar

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
  • Lee1.9 km
  • Mottingham2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.3 km