Eltham Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8TH 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 Eltham Road, London, SE12 8TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8TJ, SE12 8TQ, SE12 8DU, SE12 8EX, SE12 8SR, SE12 8TG, SE12 8TL, SE12 8EU, SE12 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE12 8TH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 48.6% | 56.6% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 28.8% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Separated | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 56.1% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 24% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 16.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 8.8% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 30.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 26.5% | 28.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 26.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 7.7% | -6.1% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 38.1% | 30.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -50.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
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 | 66.2% | 62.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 16.5% | 17.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 14.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 62.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 31.6% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 3.1% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 0.7% | -21.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eltham Road was 13.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eltham Road has the lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lee Green and the 19th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 Leybridge Court Eltham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-07-03 | £203,790 |
| Flat 23 Leybridge Court Eltham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2005-11-14 | £161,606 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE12 8TH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 3,991 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 | 4,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 958 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 | 263 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,362 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 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,219 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 | 445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 1,389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Refresh | 9 Leegate, Grove Park | 107 yd | |
| Interludee | 12 Leegate, Grove Park | 107 yd | |
| Rhubarb & Custard Cafe | 17 Leegate, Grove Park | 127 yd | |
| Centre Cafe shop | Centre Cafe Shop, 21 Burnt Ash Road | 166 yd | |
| Bubblestop | 8 Burnt Ash Road, London | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 114 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 284 yd | |
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 437 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 443 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry World | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 235 yd | |
| Sushi And Korean Cuisine | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 235 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 14 Burnt Ash Road, London | 235 yd | |
| Kebabist | 126 Lee Road, London | 420 yd | |
| The Vintage Fish | 120 Lee Road, London | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 274 yd | |
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 307 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 445 yd | |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 446 yd |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 482 yd | |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 495 yd | |
| Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club REAR OF 63-69 REAR OF 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 510 yd |
| Crofton Country Club (Crofton Albion) WEIGALL ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 602 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.