Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SOMERTREES AVENUE, SE12 0BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

349

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE12 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SE12 0BU's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £610k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £610k.

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

SE12 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somertrees Avenue, 0.4km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

For families considering a move, SE12 0BU represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £610k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00016515 (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 0BU. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.6%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 610,000

1 sales · Mean £ 610,000

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

Crime around SE12 0BU is moderate at 64 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 offences92
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson29
Vehicle crime29
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.3 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.6 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils0.9 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.9 km
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Horn Park Primary School

Good382 pupils1.0 km
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils1.1 km
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Baring Primary School

Good234 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • NUTRI on-the-go0.9 km
  • Adamas0.7 km
  • Grove Pharm Ltd0.5 km
  • Grove Park Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Meta Fried Chicken Ltd0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.1 km
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bubble & Squeak Cafe0.7 km
  • Gokul Chemist1.0 km
  • Resta Coffee Bar0.6 km
  • Swami0.6 km
  • Take A Break0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Marvel Stores0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Beijing0.6 km
  • Cabana Hot Pizza and Grill Ltd1.0 km
  • Mr Chippy0.6 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Quality Chicken0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.6 km
  • Lee1.7 km
  • Mottingham1.9 km