Horn Park Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE12 8AP is located in the Middle Park & Horn Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horn Park Lane, London, SE12 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8AR, SE12 8BX, SE12 8AS, SE12 9AA, SE12 8BZ, SE12 8BY, SE12 8BT, SE12 8AL, SE12 8BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE12 8AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 50.6% | 53.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE12 8AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 35% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 51.7% | 57.8% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 11% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 58.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 75.6% | 65.7% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 81% | 73.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 73.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 20.1% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 0.3% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horn Park Lane was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Blackheath Westcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horn Park Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Blackheath Westcombe and the 166th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Horn Park Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2023-06-14 | £1,000,693 |
| 51 Horn Park Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £798,000 | 2023-02-17 | £804,327 |
| 61 Horn Park Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-02-19 | £626,031 |
| 63 Horn Park Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2016-09-30 | £701,450 |
| 81 Horn Park Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £747,500 | 2016-03-24 | £1,017,704 |
SE12 8AP 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 5,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Infant School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , Lee SE12 0NB | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eltham Foundation School 1 Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,730 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 | 2,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,222 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Park Centre 131 Eltham Palace Road , SE9 5LX | - not rated | 1,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Coffee Corner | Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre, Sutcliffe Park Eltham Road | 492 yd | |
| Colfeian Sports Club | Old Colfeian Sports Club Eltham Road | 498 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals Soccer Centre Eltham Palace Road | 694 yd | |
| Bijou Cafe | 21 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 782 yd | |
| Bar Luciano Ltd | 129-131 Burnt Ash Road, London | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 906 yd | |
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 934 yd | |
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 1,014 yd | |
| The Brockleians RFC | Old Brockleians Society Eltham Palace Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Neptune Fish Bar | 69 Sibthorpe Road | 492 yd | |
| The Reggae Shack | 141 Alnwick Road | 614 yd | |
| Anyi | ANYI, 1 Burnt Ash Hill | 778 yd | |
| Morley's | 9 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 782 yd | |
| Favourable Chicken | 41 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 59 - 63 Sibthorpe Road | 464 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colfe'S Leisure Centre COLFES SCHOOL COLFES SCHOOL HORN PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 321 yd |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 474 yd |
| Horn Park Community Centre SIBTHORPE ROAD | 531 yd | |
| Sutcliffe Park Athletics Track SUTCLIFFE PARK SUTCLIFFE PARK ELTHAM ROAD | athletics tracks | 546 yd |
| Shapes Health Club (Closed) Westhorne Avenue | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 591 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Eltham) BALDON SPORTS GROUND BALDON SPORTS GROUND ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club REAR OF 63-69 REAR OF 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| The John Roan School Playing Fields KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 778 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.