Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

WOODBURY GARDENS, SE12 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBURY GARDENS, SE12 0ED.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

55% of SE12 0ED's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

SE12 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodbury Gardens, 0.3km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Downham ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE12 0ED is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% 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 £600k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00016370 (shared with 6 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 0ED. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.9%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean28.2%
Other / Mixed15.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 450,000

10 sales · Mean £ 462,900

Detached

£ 685,000

2 sales · Mean £ 685,000

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

Crime around SE12 0ED 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 offences180
Anti-social behaviour105
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft35
Vehicle crime29

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.3 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.3 km
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils0.4 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.8 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils0.9 km
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Burnt Ash Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Food And Wine0.9 km
  • D-Mart Downham Way - Londis0.5 km
  • Downham Way News0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Downham Cafe0.7 km
  • Hilltop Caf?0.7 km
  • Gardenya Cafe0.9 km
  • Spice Garden0.9 km
  • IL Porto0.3 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden City0.5 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY0.5 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
  • Sonali Tandoori0.1 km
  • Tams Kebab0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.1 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.8 km
  • The Downham Tavern0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.5 km
  • Marvel Stores0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.2 km
  • Sundridge Park1.8 km
  • Elmstead Woods2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.2 km