Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BARING ROAD, SE12 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARING ROAD, SE12 0DU.

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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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Area Character

With 45% social renting, SE12 0DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baring Road, 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 0DU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0DU 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 0DU. 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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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

Flat

£ 275,000

4 sales · Mean £ 276,500

Semi-Detached

£ 479,000

1 sales · Mean £ 479,000

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

Crime around SE12 0DU is moderate at 72 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 offences179
Anti-social behaviour132
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft38
Vehicle crime34

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 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.0 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Chinbrook News0.6 km
  • The Chinbrook Off Licence0.6 km
  • Adamas0.4 km
  • Grove Pharm Ltd0.1 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Downham Cafe1.0 km
  • Hilltop Caf?1.0 km
  • Bubble & Squeak Cafe0.4 km
  • Resta Coffee Bar0.3 km
  • St Luke's Church0.7 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden City0.8 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY0.8 km
  • Verdant Fish & Grill0.8 km
  • Brother Garden0.9 km
  • Eddy's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Marvel Stores0.6 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.3 km
  • Lee1.9 km
  • Sundridge Park2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.2 km