Cambridge Drive is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8AJ 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 Cambridge Drive, London, SE12 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8DR, SE12 8AG, SE12 8EF, SE12 8UD, SE12 8DN, SE12 8DL, SE12 8UB, SE12 8DS, SE12 8AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE12 8AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 56.4% | 52.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 43.6% | 47.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 28.7% | 38.1% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 36.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 43.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 18.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 20.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 46.3% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80.4% | 76.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 79.7% | 78.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 78.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.5% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 0% | -14.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Drive was 133.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% higher than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambridge Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Lee Green and the 278th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 251.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Cambridge Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-03-27 | £1,005,431 |
| Flat 6 4 Cambridge Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-13 | £275,106 |
| Flat 2 4 Cambridge Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2024-01-12 | £343,573 |
| 72 Cambridge Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-10-12 | £523,453 |
| 52 Cambridge Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2021-02-17 | £978,256 |
SE12 8AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 8AJ 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.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,458 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 | 4,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,294 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 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 1,093 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 | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,304 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 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfeian Sports Club | Old Colfeian Sports Club Eltham Road | 243 yd | |
| Lee Cafe | 123 Burnt Ash Road, London | 429 yd | |
| The Find Store | 133 Burnt Ash Road, London | 429 yd | |
| Caspian | Caspian Persian Cuisine, 117 Burnt Ash Road | 433 yd | |
| Bar Luciano Ltd | 129-131 Burnt Ash Road, London | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 490 yd | |
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 551 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 658 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Fish Bar | 113 Burnt Ash Road, London | 429 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 115 Burnt Ash Road, London | 429 yd | |
| Bamboo GardenTakeaway | Bamboo Garden Takeaway, 124 Burnt Ash Road | 491 yd | |
| Anyi | ANYI, 1 Burnt Ash Hill | 540 yd | |
| Morley's | 9 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 628 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 656 yd | |
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 669 yd | |
| Nisa | 59 - 63 Sibthorpe Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 152 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 304 yd | |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 394 yd | |
| Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club REAR OF 63-69 REAR OF 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 419 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 | 465 yd |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Crofton Country Club (Crofton Albion) WEIGALL ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| The John Roan School Playing Fields KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Sutcliffe Park Athletics Track SUTCLIFFE PARK SUTCLIFFE PARK ELTHAM ROAD | athletics tracks | 765 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.