Brightfield Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8QF 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 Brightfield Road, London, SE12 8QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8QE, SE12 8QJ, SE12 8PE, SE12 8QL, SE12 8QB, SE12 8QG, SE12 8RU, SE12 8PL, SE12 8QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE12 8QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 54.5% | 52.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 8QF, 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 | 44% | 42.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 41.4% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 53.6% | 61.5% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 25.4% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 66.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 10.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 4.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.2% | 66.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| Other | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.8% | 75.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 77.9% | 78.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 77.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 13.4% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 2.1% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brightfield Road was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brightfield Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Lee Green and the 345th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Brightfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-02-19 | £727,586 |
| 46 Brightfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2024-04-12 | £517,970 |
| 84 Brightfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £786,000 | 2024-03-01 | £886,877 |
| 24 Brightfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £646,000 | 2022-11-28 | £676,792 |
| 12 Brightfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-08-23 | £657,418 |
SE12 8QF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SE12 8QF 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,710 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 | 3,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,103 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 | 1,796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,728 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 | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,708 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 | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School (Secondary) | Trinity Church Of England Secondary School, Taunton Road | 128 yd | |
| Bubblestop | 8 Burnt Ash Road, London | 252 yd | |
| Euro Cafe | 141 Lee Road | 293 yd | |
| Ristorante Carola | 151 - 157 Lee Road | 298 yd | |
| Centre Cafe shop | Centre Cafe Shop, 21 Burnt Ash Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 168 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 206 yd | |
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 356 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 669 yd | |
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry World | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 252 yd | |
| Sushi And Korean Cuisine | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 252 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 14 Burnt Ash Road, London | 252 yd | |
| Kebabist | 126 Lee Road, London | 268 yd | |
| The Vintage Fish | 120 Lee Road, London | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 163 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 292 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 130 yd | |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 152 yd | |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 194 yd |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 708 yd | |
| Crofton Country Club (Crofton Albion) WEIGALL ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 906 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 909 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 2.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.