Rayford Avenue is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 0NF 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 Rayford Avenue, London, SE12 0NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 0NG, SE12 0RB, SE12 0RA, SE12 0NA, SE12 0NB, SE12 0RD, SE12 0SR, SE12 0NL, SE12 0ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE12 0NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 34.9% | 35.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 47.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 52.1% | 57.8% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 27.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 10.2% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 14.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 10.7% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 44.2% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% 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 | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 4.1% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 15.8% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 58.7% | 54.3% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
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 | 75.7% | 76.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 7.6% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 76.5% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 20.3% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 1.3% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayford Avenue was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rayford Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park and the 58th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rayford Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-03-28 | £538,162 |
| 25 Rayford Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-27 | £406,160 |
| 49 Rayford Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2022-11-30 | £738,605 |
| 39 Rayford Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-11-24 | £543,586 |
| 23 Rayford Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-10-08 | £574,026 |
SE12 0NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , SE12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,346 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRC Caribbean and European Cuisine | 70 Baring Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Cafe Lokum | 52 Baring Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Chartwells | Chartwells at St Winifreds Roman Cat, St Winifreds Catholic Junior School | 389 yd | |
| Cakes & Bakes | 107 St Mildreds Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Wanderlust Eatery | 88 Verdant Lane, London | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summerfield Pub | 60 Baring Road, London | 366 yd | |
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chicken | 58 Baring Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Kashi Indian Dining | 62 Baring Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Cabana Hot Pizza and Grill Ltd | 55 Baring Road, London | 443 yd | |
| Rose Chinese Takeaway | 59 Baring Road, London | 443 yd | |
| Barings Fish & Chips | 57 Baring Road, London | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 525 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Park RONVER ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 839 yd | |
| Colfe'S Leisure Centre COLFES SCHOOL COLFES SCHOOL HORN PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Horn Park Alnwick Road | grass pitches | 993 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.