Sidcup Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE12 8BW 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 Sidcup Road, London, SE12 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8BS, SE9 5LS, SE12 8BP, SE9 5LW, SE12 8BL, SE12 8BY, SE12 8BT, SE12 8BU, SE12 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE12 8BW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.9% of the population 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 | 48.8% | 58.9% | 10.1% | 51.0% | 7.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 41.1% | -10.1% | 49.0% | -7.9% |
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 | 33.1% | 36.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40% | 49.4% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 20.4% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 40.2% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 20.5% | 15.1% | 1.0% | 19.5% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 17% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 16.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 55.6% | 34.6% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 70.5% | 63.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 18.8% | 16.1% | 1.3% | 17.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 63.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 31.3% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 1.5% | -17.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidcup Road was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Blackheath Westcombe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sidcup Road has the 37th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Blackheath Westcombe and the 265th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70A Sidcup Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2024-08-12 | £536,156 |
| 66 Sidcup Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-02-06 | £545,295 |
| 36 Sidcup Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-12-13 | £504,946 |
| 70A Sidcup Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-05-11 | £253,601 |
| 70 Sidcup Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-05-11 | £667,495 |
SE12 8BW 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 | 182 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,601 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 | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 5,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealdham Primary School Ealdham Square , Eltham SE9 6BP | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tudway Road , Kidbrooke SE3 9YX | - not rated | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Infant School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eltham Foundation School 1 Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | - not rated | 913 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,507 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 | 2,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,447 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 | 1,553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Park Centre 131 Eltham Palace Road , SE9 5LX | - not rated | 809 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 107 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals Soccer Centre Eltham Palace Road | 473 yd | |
| McDonald's | Yorkshire Grey Eltham Road | 561 yd | |
| Colfeian Sports Club | Old Colfeian Sports Club Eltham Road | 609 yd | |
| The Dutch House Cafe | The Dutch House Sidcup Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brockleians RFC | Old Brockleians Society Eltham Palace Road | 801 yd | |
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Neptune Fish Bar | 69 Sibthorpe Road | 622 yd | |
| The Reggae Shack | 141 Alnwick Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 59 - 63 Sibthorpe Road | 609 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 546 - 550 Westhorne Avenue | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutcliffe Park Athletics Track SUTCLIFFE PARK SUTCLIFFE PARK ELTHAM ROAD | athletics tracks | 240 yd |
| Shapes Health Club (Closed) Westhorne Avenue | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Eltham) BALDON SPORTS GROUND BALDON SPORTS GROUND ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Greenwich Borough Football Club (Closed) Eltham Green Road | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| The John Roan School Playing Fields KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Badgers Sports Ground MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 646 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 663 yd | |
| Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club REAR OF 63-69 REAR OF 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Horn Park Community Centre SIBTHORPE ROAD | 674 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.