Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BARING ROAD, SE12 0BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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 59% social renting, SE12 0BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baring Road, 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 0BG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £208k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00016514 (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 0BG. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.0%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean20.8%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 208,500

2 sales · Mean £ 208,500

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

Crime around SE12 0BG is moderate at 55 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 offences114
Anti-social behaviour79
Vehicle crime32
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.3 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.5 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.8 km
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils1.0 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils1.0 km
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Horn Park Primary School

Good382 pupils1.1 km
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Chinbrook News0.6 km
  • The Chinbrook Off Licence0.6 km
  • Adamas0.5 km
  • Grove Pharm Ltd0.3 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden City1.0 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY1.0 km
  • Verdant Fish & Grill0.9 km
  • Brother Garden0.7 km
  • Eddy's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.3 km
  • The Downham Tavern1.0 km
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bubble & Squeak Cafe0.5 km
  • Resta Coffee Bar0.5 km
  • St Luke's Church0.8 km
  • Swami0.5 km
  • Take A Break0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Marvel Stores0.6 km
  • Co-op Food1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.5 km
  • Lee1.8 km
  • Mottingham2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.4 km