Upwood Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8AA is located in the Lee Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upwood Road, London, SE12 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8AB, SE12 8AZ, SE12 8RB, SE12 8RA, SE12 8RH, SE12 8DW, SE12 8PU, SE12 8RE, SE12 8AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE12 8AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 54.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 44.9% | 36.8% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 42.7% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 48.9% | 55.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 34.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 8AA this area, 9.1% 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 57.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 57.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 10.5% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 69.9% | 57.7% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 72.1% | 60.7% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 14.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 60.8% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 23.3% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 2.6% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upwood Road was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upwood Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Lee Green and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A Upwood Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2023-08-03 | £1,250,812 |
| 14 Upwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-02-04 | £745,862 |
| 7 Upwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-04-15 | £439,114 |
| 3 Upwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-03-26 | £467,899 |
| 13 Upwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-08-16 | £746,311 |
SE12 8AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SE12 8AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,467 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 | 4,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , SE12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,671 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 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Luciano Ltd | 129-131 Burnt Ash Road, London | 96 yd | |
| Caspian | Caspian Persian Cuisine, 117 Burnt Ash Road | 104 yd | |
| Lee Cafe | 123 Burnt Ash Road, London | 112 yd | |
| The Find Store | 133 Burnt Ash Road, London | 112 yd | |
| Bijou Cafe | 21 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 614 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 738 yd | |
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 888 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 889 yd | |
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Fish Bar | 113 Burnt Ash Road, London | 112 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 115 Burnt Ash Road, London | 112 yd | |
| Bamboo GardenTakeaway | Bamboo Garden Takeaway, 124 Burnt Ash Road | 134 yd | |
| Anyi | ANYI, 1 Burnt Ash Hill | 171 yd | |
| Morley's | 9 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 281 yd | |
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 720 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 786 yd | |
| Nisa | 59 - 63 Sibthorpe Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 104 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 | 439 yd |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 521 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 678 yd | |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 708 yd | |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 731 yd | |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club REAR OF 63-69 REAR OF 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 812 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.