SE12 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baring Road, 0.4km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE12 0DS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £571k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00016516 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARING ROAD, SE12 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARING ROAD, SE12 0DS.
308
34
£ 58,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in SE12 0DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE12 0DS. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 570,000
2 sales · Mean £ 570,000
Terraced
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE12 0DS is moderate at 61 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
Haberdashers' Knights Primary
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Launcelot Primary School
Marvels Lane Primary School
Horn Park Primary School
Forster Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- Brymore House0.1 km
- 3 Kumar Supermarket0.5 km
- Food & Vegetable0.5 km
- Harris Chemist0.5 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Golden City0.9 km
- SOMETHING FISHY0.9 km
- Verdant Fish & Grill0.7 km
- Barings Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Crown1.0 km
- Baring Hall Hotel0.5 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.4 km
- The Downham Tavern0.9 km
- The Summerfield Pub1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- IL Porto0.3 km
- KINGS DINER0.9 km
- MRC Caribbean and European Cuisine1.0 km
- Burger Boulevard0.3 km
- Kai's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Marvel Stores0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grove Park0.6 km
- Lee1.7 km
- Mottingham2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Park Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE120DS · Data under Open Government Licence