Gables Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 0UD is located in the Grove Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gables Close, London, SE12 0UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 0UE, SE12 0UH, SE12 0UB, SE12 0UJ, SE12 0PU, SE12 0NT, SE6 1NB, SE6 1BB, SE12 0UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE12 0UD 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 | 48.1% | 51.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.3% | -3.6% | 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 0UD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 59.3% | 66.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 24.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 48.5% | 60.7% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 31.6% | -12.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
In the area around SE12 0UD this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 8% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 57.1% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.3% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| White | 69.4% | 52.9% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 73.3% | 62.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 61.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 21.1% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 2% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gables Close was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% higher than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gables Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park and the 334th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Gables Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2025-03-31 | £418,345 |
| 4 Gables Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2024-08-02 | £483,106 |
| 30 Gables Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2023-12-15 | £410,708 |
| 11 Gables Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-09-01 | £450,109 |
| 41 Gables Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,500 | 2023-02-10 | £245,647 |
SE12 0UD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , SE12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper's Lane Primary School Pragnell Road , SE12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,870 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 | 3,191 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 | 1,968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,687 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 | 809 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala | Unit B, 110 Barking Road | 248 yd | |
| MRC Caribbean and European Cuisine | 70 Baring Road, London | 532 yd | |
| Cafe Lokum | 52 Baring Road, London | 532 yd | |
| Kai's Sandwich Bar | 40 Senlac Road, London | 823 yd | |
| Burger Boulevard | 350 Baring Road, London | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summerfield Pub | 60 Baring Road, London | 532 yd | |
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 646 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, 35 Marvels Lane | 928 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Hot Pizza and Grill Ltd | 55 Baring Road, London | 469 yd | |
| Rose Chinese Takeaway | 59 Baring Road, London | 469 yd | |
| Barings Fish & Chips | 57 Baring Road, London | 469 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 58 Baring Road, London | 532 yd | |
| Kashi Indian Dining | 62 Baring Road, London | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Park RONVER ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Grove Park) MARVELS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Horn Park Alnwick Road | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 1,051 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.