Lenham Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8QW 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 Lenham Road, London, SE12 8QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8RS, SE12 8QN, SE12 8QH, SE13 5SR, SE12 8QQ, SE3 9HH, SE12 8QL, SE13 5SX, SE13 5SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE12 8QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 50.7% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54.9% | 49.3% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 52.9% | 59.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 28.3% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 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 (89.3%) 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 | 45.9% | 52.7% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.6% | 61% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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 | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 82% | 72% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 73.3% | 62.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 17.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 62.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 19.4% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 2.9% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lenham Road was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lenham Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lee Green and the 119th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Alpine Court Lenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-05-29 | £379,924 |
| Flat 4 Alpine Court Lenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-03-30 | £226,484 |
| Flat 6 Alpine Court Lenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-10-02 | £291,231 |
| Flat 7 Alpine Court Lenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2010-09-21 | £336,801 |
| Flat 8 Alpine Court Lenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2008-11-10 | £331,179 |
SE12 8QW 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,426 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 | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,650 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 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hopewell School (Bartram) 12 Belmont Hill , Brockley SE13 5BD | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi | Panas Gurkha Restaurant, 318 Lee High Road | 132 yd | |
| Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi | Panas Gurkha Restaurant, 318 Lee High Road | 132 yd | |
| Red chillie the Chillies | Red Chillie the chillies, 219 Lee High Road | 138 yd | |
| Funky Buddha | 221 Lee High Road, London | 175 yd | |
| Halcyon Books | 266-268 Lee High Road, London | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 202 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 356 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 440 yd | |
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 526 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Aroma | 169 Lee High Road, London | 173 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 175 Lee High Road, London | 175 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | 274B Lee High Road, London | 177 yd | |
| Rowdy Burgers and Desserts | 316 Lee High Road, London | 177 yd | |
| Taste of Tennessee | 276 Lee High Road, London | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 342 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 393 yd | |
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 339 yd | |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 364 yd | |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 759 yd | |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 929 yd |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 938 yd | |
| Crofton Country Club (Crofton Albion) WEIGALL ROAD | grass pitches | 941 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.