Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE12 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

308

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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 45% of tenure in SE12 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SE12 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE12 0BQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00016516 (shared with 8 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 0BQ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean26.3%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 0BQ is moderate at 54 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 offences125
Anti-social behaviour79
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.3 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.4 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.8 km
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils0.9 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils1.0 km
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Horn Park Primary School

Good382 pupils1.1 km
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Chinbrook News0.6 km
  • The Chinbrook Off Licence0.6 km
  • Adamas0.5 km
  • Grove Pharm Ltd0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Golden City0.9 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY0.9 km
  • Verdant Fish & Grill0.8 km
  • Brother Garden0.7 km
  • Eddy's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.3 km
  • The Downham Tavern0.9 km
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bubble & Squeak Cafe0.5 km
  • Gokul Chemist1.0 km
  • Resta Coffee Bar0.5 km
  • St Luke's Church0.8 km
  • Swami0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Marvel Stores0.6 km
  • Co-op Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.5 km
  • Lee1.8 km
  • Mottingham2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.4 km