Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

LE MAY AVENUE, SE12 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE MAY AVENUE, SE12 0BP.

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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
workEmployment
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 0BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-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 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Le May Avenue, 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 0BP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £369k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BP 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 0BP. 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

£ 250,000

2 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Terraced

£ 430,000

5 sales · Mean £ 418,400

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

Crime around SE12 0BP is moderate at 60 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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour111
Criminal damage and arson37
Other theft33
Vehicle crime30

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 pupils0.8 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
  • Brymore House0.4 km
  • 3 Kumar Supermarket0.4 km
  • Food & Vegetable0.3 km
  • Harris Chemist0.2 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden City0.8 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY0.8 km
  • Verdant Fish & Grill0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.8 km
  • Sonali Tandoori0.3 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • IL Porto0.1 km
  • KINGS DINER0.8 km
  • Burger Boulevard0.1 km
  • Kai's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Budgens Catford0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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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
  • Mottingham2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.2 km