Exford Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 9HD is located in the Grove Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Exford Road, London, SE12 9HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 0QB, SE12 0QD, SE12 9HE, SE12 9HB, SE12 0LF, SE12 9NQ, SE12 9NA, SE12 0BX, SE12 0LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE12 9HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51% | 52.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49% | 47.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 9HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 27.1% | 32.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 51.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 49.5% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.4% | 19.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 42.7% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 68.5% | 68% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 75.6% | 67.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 12% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 67.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.3% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 4% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 1.6% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exford Road was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exford Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Grove Park and the 81st lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Exford Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2024-03-08 | £919,553 |
| 18 Exford Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,775 | 2023-12-20 | £481,876 |
| 30 Exford Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-11-29 | £703,125 |
| 22 Exford Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-03-16 | £565,453 |
| 32 Exford Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2014-08-12 | £1,005,066 |
SE12 9HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 9HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper's Lane Primary School Pragnell Road , SE12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Infant School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eltham Foundation School 1 Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,255 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,255 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 | 2,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,103 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 958 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai's Sandwich Bar | 40 Senlac Road, London | 275 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | Unit B, 110 Barking Road | 633 yd | |
| Burger Boulevard | 350 Baring Road, London | 716 yd | |
| Munchies - Capel Manor College | Hadlow College And Phoebes Garden Centre Mottingham Lane | 728 yd | |
| Indian Pan | 101 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, 35 Marvels Lane | 328 yd | |
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 810 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 872 yd | |
| The Summerfield Pub | 60 Baring Road, London | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother Garden | 73 Jevington Way, London | 343 yd | |
| Chicken Palace (London) | Perfect Chicken, 136 Marvels Lane | 583 yd | |
| IL Porto | 360 Baring Road, London | 716 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 356 Baring Road, London | 716 yd | |
| Cabana Hot Pizza and Grill Ltd | 55 Baring Road, London | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 643 yd | |
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Grove Park) MARVELS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 213 yd |
| Horn Park Alnwick Road | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| City Of London School Sports Ground MARVELS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Northbrook Park RONVER ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| London Marathon Sports Ground GROVE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.