Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SOMERTREES AVENUE, SE12 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERTREES AVENUE, SE12 0BS.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE12 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE12 0BS combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£870k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £870k.

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

SE12 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somertrees Avenue, 0.2km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

For families considering a move, SE12 0BS represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% 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: Prices average £870k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00016519 (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 0BS. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.1%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 870,000

4 sales · Mean £ 865,000

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

Crime around SE12 0BS 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 offences112
Anti-social behaviour93
Criminal damage and arson29
Vehicle crime28
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.5 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.5 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils0.8 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.8 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils0.9 km
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Horn Park Primary School

Good382 pupils1.2 km
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Brymore House0.4 km
  • 3 Kumar Supermarket0.2 km
  • Food & Vegetable0.4 km
  • Harris Chemist0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Golden City1.0 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY1.0 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza1.0 km
  • Sonali Tandoori0.4 km
  • Chicken Palace (London)0.2 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.4 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.3 km
  • The Downham Tavern1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • IL Porto0.3 km
  • KINGS DINER1.0 km
  • Burger Boulevard0.3 km
  • Kai's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Splatter and Platter Ltd0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Food1.0 km
  • Marvel Stores0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.4 km
  • Lee1.9 km
  • Mottingham2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.3 km