Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE12 0DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

234

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE12 0DW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, SE12 0DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0DW 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 0DW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00016532 (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 0DW. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.0%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean26.5%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
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.

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

Crime around SE12 0DW is moderate at 63 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour105
Criminal damage and arson37
Other theft34
Vehicle crime30

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.4 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.4 km
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils0.5 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils0.7 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.8 km
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Burnt Ash Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Food And Wine1.0 km
  • D-Mart Downham Way - Londis0.6 km
  • Downham Way News0.6 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Downham Cafe0.8 km
  • Hilltop Caf?0.8 km
  • Gardenya Cafe1.0 km
  • Spice Garden1.0 km
  • IL Porto0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Golden City0.6 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY0.6 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
  • Sonali Tandoori0.1 km
  • Morley's1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.1 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.7 km
  • The Downham Tavern0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Marvel Stores0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.1 km
  • Sundridge Park1.8 km
  • Elmstead Woods2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.1 km