Baring Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 0BG is located in the Grove Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baring Road, London, SE12 0BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 0UU, SE12 0BY, SE12 0UR, SE12 0UT, SE12 0BZ, SE12 0BL, SE12 0BX, SE12 0DS, SE12 0DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE12 0BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE12 0BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 53.8% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 33.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 10.5% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 2.1% | -8.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 41.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 19.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.6% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 35.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 14.1% | 0% | -14.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 64.6% | 57% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 76.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 16.1% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 2% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baring Road was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Baring Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park and the 418th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Eversfield Court, 259 Baring Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-10-09 | £169,440 |
| Flat 1 Eversfield Court, 259 Baring Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2018-07-05 | £277,816 |
| Flat 9 Eversfield Court, 259 Baring Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-08-20 | £307,786 |
| 8 Eversfield Court Baring Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-07-17 | £346,538 |
| Flat 6 Eversfield Court, 259 Baring Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-02-03 | £175,022 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper's Lane Primary School Pragnell Road , SE12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , SE12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boulevard | 350 Baring Road, London | 286 yd | |
| The Filling Station | The Filling Station Cafe, 640A Downham Way | 506 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 594 yd | |
| Indian Pan | 101 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 658 yd | |
| Kai's Sandwich Bar | 40 Senlac Road, London | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, 35 Marvels Lane | 310 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 443 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL Porto | 360 Baring Road, London | 286 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 356 Baring Road, London | 286 yd | |
| Chicken Palace (London) | Perfect Chicken, 136 Marvels Lane | 409 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 506 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 636 Downham Way, Bromley | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 213 yd | |
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Grove Park) MARVELS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| City Of London School Sports Ground MARVELS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.