Handen Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8NR 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 Handen Road, London, SE12 8NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8NT, SE12 8LU, SE12 8NU, SE12 8LT, SE12 8LS, SE12 8PA, SE12 8LR, SE12 8NX, SE12 8NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE12 8NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 35.5% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 54.5% | 60.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around SE12 8NR this area, 7.8% 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 62.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.7% | 62.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% 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 | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 78.7% | 75.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 83.4% | 76.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 77.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14.5% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 2.3% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handen Road was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% higher than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Handen Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lee Green and the 406th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 Handen Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,720,000 | 2025-07-11 | £1,751,605 |
| 60 Handen Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,617,500 | 2023-07-27 | £1,743,324 |
| 74 Handen Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,630,000 | 2023-03-29 | £1,716,390 |
| 58 Handen Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2022-11-30 | £1,782,968 |
| 47A Handen Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2021-11-08 | £2,170,560 |
SE12 8NR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,793 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 | 4,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 106 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 674 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 | 647 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,041 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 | 1,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,904 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,904 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 | 255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Brindishe Lee Primary School, Wantage Road | 144 yd | |
| Manor Cafe | 178 Manor Lane, London | 194 yd | |
| Milk | MILK, 164 Manor Lane | 211 yd | |
| Trinity Church of England School (Secondary) | Trinity Church Of England Secondary School, Taunton Road | 259 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Brindishe Manor Primary School, Leahurst Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 499 yd | |
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 542 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 549 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 981 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Fish Bar | 166 Manor Lane, London | 194 yd | |
| Lee Fish Bar | 113 Burnt Ash Road, London | 510 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 115 Burnt Ash Road, London | 510 yd | |
| Curry World | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 517 yd | |
| Sushi And Korean Cuisine | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 446 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 599 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 760 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 973 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 235 yd | |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 256 yd | |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 256 yd |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 519 yd | |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 940 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 1,013 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 | 94.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.2% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.