SE12 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melrose Close, 1.1km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE12 0AL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00016505 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELROSE CLOSE, SE12 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE CLOSE, SE12 0AL.
339
36
£ 58,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE12 0AL 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.
Area Character
SE12 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE12 0AL. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 395,000
5 sales · Mean £ 406,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE12 0AL has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Cooper's Lane Primary School
Horn Park Primary School
Baring Primary School
St Winifred's RC Primary School
Haberdashers' Knights Primary
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Middle Park Primary School
Brindishe Lee School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown0.3 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.8 km
- The Summerfield Pub0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Dutch House Cafe0.8 km
- MRC Caribbean and European Cuisine0.4 km
- Splatter and Platter Ltd0.5 km
- The Kitchen SE121.0 km
- Kai's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Brymore House0.6 km
- CANDID LACE0.4 km
- Baring News0.4 km
- MSD Food and Wine0.4 km
- 3 Kumar Supermarket1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Barings Fish & Chips0.4 km
- ANYI1.0 km
- Golden Chicken0.4 km
- Rose Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Brother Garden0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Nisa0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lee1.0 km
- Grove Park1.3 km
- Hither Green1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE120AL · Data under Open Government Licence