Carston Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8DZ 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 Carston Close, London, SE12 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8DT, SE12 8DX, SE12 8DY, SE12 8RF, SE12 8TG, SE12 8EA, SE12 8DS, SE12 8ED, SE12 8NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE12 8DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 47.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 38.3% | 42.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 40.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 4.5% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88%) 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% | 55.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 10.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 55.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 79.7% | 67.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 76.8% | 70.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 15.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 70.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 17.8% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 0% | -15.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carston Close was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carston Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Lee Green and the 69th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Carston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-08-20 | £579,728 |
| 46 Carston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2024-03-08 | £577,711 |
| 52 Carston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-04-21 | £672,615 |
| 22 Carston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-11-25 | £597,170 |
| 36 Carston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-10-13 | £625,224 |
SE12 8DZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,129 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 | 4,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,002 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 | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,520 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 | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,016 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 | 631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Refresh | 9 Leegate, Grove Park | 192 yd | |
| Interludee | 12 Leegate, Grove Park | 192 yd | |
| Centre Cafe shop | Centre Cafe Shop, 21 Burnt Ash Road | 241 yd | |
| Rhubarb & Custard Cafe | 17 Leegate, Grove Park | 264 yd | |
| Lee Cafe | 123 Burnt Ash Road, London | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 237 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 372 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 532 yd | |
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Fish Bar | 113 Burnt Ash Road, London | 334 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 115 Burnt Ash Road, London | 334 yd | |
| Curry World | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 337 yd | |
| Sushi And Korean Cuisine | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 337 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 14 Burnt Ash Road, London | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 367 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 410 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 306 yd | |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 445 yd | |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 454 yd |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 459 yd | |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 524 yd | |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club REAR OF 63-69 REAR OF 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Crofton Country Club (Crofton Albion) WEIGALL ROAD | grass pitches | 693 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.