Woodyates Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 9JL 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 Woodyates Road, London, SE12 9JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 9JJ, SE12 9BL, SE12 9BG, SE12 9BW, SE12 9LG, SE12 9AT, SE12 9JN, SE12 9LD, SE12 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE12 9JL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.3% | 48.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 41% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 44.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 45.7% | 49.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 15.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 43.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 61.6% | 51.2% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -30.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 75.6% | 65.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 65.2% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 23.7% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 2.3% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodyates Road was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodyates Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Grove Park and the 48th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Woodyates Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-02-28 | £645,857 |
| 116 Woodyates Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £587,675 | 2023-03-13 | £629,270 |
| 96 Woodyates Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-12-18 | £545,647 |
| 94 Woodyates Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-07-12 | £600,590 |
| 112 Woodyates Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2009-08-19 | £698,989 |
SE12 9JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 162 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 41 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 5,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,223 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 | 5,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , Lee SE12 0NB | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Infant School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Junior School Newstead Road , SE12 0SJ | - not rated | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,479 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eltham Foundation School 1 Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 2,171 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 | 2,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,266 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 | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Park Centre 131 Eltham Palace Road , SE9 5LX | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRC Caribbean and European Cuisine | 70 Baring Road, London | 546 yd | |
| Cafe Lokum | 52 Baring Road, London | 546 yd | |
| Bijou Cafe | 21 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 666 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | Unit B, 110 Barking Road | 742 yd | |
| The Dutch House Cafe | The Dutch House Sidcup Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 346 yd | |
| The Summerfield Pub | 60 Baring Road, London | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reggae Shack | 141 Alnwick Road | 357 yd | |
| Favourable Chicken | 41 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 507 yd | |
| The King Neptune Fish Bar | 69 Sibthorpe Road | 513 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 58 Baring Road, London | 546 yd | |
| Kashi Indian Dining | 62 Baring Road, London | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 59 - 63 Sibthorpe Road | 493 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horn Park Alnwick Road | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Colfe'S Leisure Centre COLFES SCHOOL COLFES SCHOOL HORN PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Horn Park Community Centre SIBTHORPE ROAD | 493 yd | |
| Northbrook Park RONVER ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 838 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Eltham) BALDON SPORTS GROUND BALDON SPORTS GROUND ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 915 yd |
| Shapes Health Club (Closed) Westhorne Avenue | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Old Brockleians Sports Club OLD BROCKLEIANS SOCIETY OLD BROCKLEIANS SOCIETY ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 1,082 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 | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.