Somertrees Avenue is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 0DB is located in the Grove Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somertrees Avenue, London, SE12 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 0BZ, SE12 0BS, SE12 0BT, SE12 0BD, SE12 9PX, SE12 0BL, SE12 9SU, SE12 0BP, SE12 0BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE12 0DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 38% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 43.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 47% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 40.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 13.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 50% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 77.4% | 59.1% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 69.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 69.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 69.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.7% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 3.2% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.8% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somertrees Avenue was 140.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% higher than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somertrees Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Grove Park and the 254th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 St. Joseph'S Court Somertrees Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £702,500 | 2018-04-03 | £873,178 |
| 6 St. Joseph'S Court Somertrees Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2012-04-19 | £694,969 |
| 4 St. Joseph'S Court Somertrees Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2010-06-21 | £716,790 |
| 5 St. Joseph'S Court Somertrees Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2010-05-06 | £664,740 |
| 6 St. Joseph'S Court Somertrees Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2007-10-01 | £712,578 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin Primary School 72 Ballamore Road , Downham BR1 5LW | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marvels Lane Infant School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marvels Lane Primary School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,184 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 | 2,908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 249 yd | |
| The Filling Station | The Filling Station Cafe, 640A Downham Way | 432 yd | |
| Indian Pan | 101 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 492 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 494 yd | |
| Kai's Sandwich Bar | 40 Senlac Road, London | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, 35 Marvels Lane | 314 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 355 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL Porto | 360 Baring Road, London | 249 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 356 Baring Road, London | 249 yd | |
| Chicken Palace (London) | Perfect Chicken, 136 Marvels Lane | 285 yd | |
| Sonali Tandoori | 315A Baring Road, London | 416 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 195 yd | |
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Grove Park) MARVELS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 479 yd |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| City Of London School Sports Ground MARVELS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 658 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.