Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE12 0DX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

308

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in SE12 0DX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-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 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

The people who live in SE12 0DX are typical of 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. 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00016516 (shared with 8 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 0DX. 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

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean26.3%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 0DX is moderate at 71 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 offences158
Anti-social behaviour119
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft36
Vehicle crime31

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

179 pupils0.3 km
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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.5 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils0.6 km
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils0.8 km
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Marvels Lane Primary School

Good373 pupils0.9 km
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Fit for Sport1.0 km
  • D-Mart Downham Way - Londis0.8 km
  • Downham Way News0.8 km
  • Zya Ltd T/A Key Shop0.8 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Downham Cafe1.0 km
  • Hilltop Caf?1.0 km
  • Budgens Catford0.8 km
  • Splatter and Platter Ltd0.5 km
  • Burger Boulevard0.1 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden City0.8 km
  • SOMETHING FISHY0.8 km
  • Chicken Star0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Chicken Palace (London)0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marvel Stores0.6 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Baring Hall Hotel0.2 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.4 km
  • The Downham Tavern0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grove Park0.3 km
  • Lee1.9 km
  • Mottingham2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Park Rail Station0.3 km