Taunton Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8PA 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 Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8PB, SE12 8NU, SE12 8NT, SE12 8NX, SE12 8LS, SE12 8NR, SE12 8NB, SE12 8LR, SE12 8QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE12 8PA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 36% | 34.6% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 55.7% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 61.8% | 60.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 30.3% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 8PA this area, 6.5% 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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 6.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.1% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 67.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 85.9% | 81.4% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 88.8% | 86.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 86.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taunton Road was 114.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% higher than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Taunton Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Lee Green and the 344th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Taunton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £971,000 | 2024-10-31 | £995,606 |
| 135 Taunton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2024-07-05 | £975,298 |
| 53 Taunton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £907,000 | 2024-06-07 | £966,551 |
| 75 Taunton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-03-22 | £1,064,324 |
| 87 Taunton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2023-08-10 | £979,415 |
SE12 8PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,596 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 | 3,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 4out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 940 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 | 2,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,827 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 | 1,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,945 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 | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,517 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 | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School (Secondary) | Trinity Church Of England Secondary School, Taunton Road | 139 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Brindishe Lee Primary School, Wantage Road | 285 yd | |
| Manor Cafe | 178 Manor Lane, London | 322 yd | |
| Milk | MILK, 164 Manor Lane | 348 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Brindishe Manor Primary School, Leahurst Road | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 418 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 425 yd | |
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 510 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 818 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Fish Bar | 166 Manor Lane, London | 322 yd | |
| Curry World | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Sushi And Korean Cuisine | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 14 Burnt Ash Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | 274B Lee High Road, London | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 364 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 517 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 909 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 1,025 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 94 yd |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 127 yd | |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 137 yd | |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 638 yd | |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 987 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 1,034 yd | |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.