Horncastle Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 9LQ 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 Horncastle Close, London, SE12 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 9LH, SE12 9HS, SE12 9LA, SE12 0AF, SE12 0HQ, SE12 9JB, SE12 0AG, SE12 9LG, SE12 9HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE12 9LQ 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 Horncastle Close was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horncastle Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park and the 118th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Horncastle Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-10-20 | £886,167 |
| 2 Horncastle Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2010-04-29 | £1,021,753 |
| 4 Horncastle Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2007-04-27 | £986,731 |
| 2 Horncastle Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 1997-12-23 | £1,451,447 |
SE12 9LQ 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 | 4,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,006 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 | 5,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , SE12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,849 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 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 419 yd | |
| Cafe Lokum | 52 Baring Road, London | 419 yd | |
| Bijou Cafe | 21 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 429 yd | |
| Chartwells | Chartwells at St Winifreds Roman Cat, St Winifreds Catholic Junior School | 543 yd | |
| Bar Luciano Ltd | 129-131 Burnt Ash Road, London | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 351 yd | |
| The Summerfield Pub | 60 Baring Road, London | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourable Chicken | 41 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 232 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 58 Baring Road, London | 419 yd | |
| Kashi Indian Dining | 62 Baring Road, London | 419 yd | |
| Morley's | 9 Burnt Ash Hill, London | 429 yd | |
| Anyi | ANYI, 1 Burnt Ash Hill | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 336 yd | |
| Nisa | 59 - 63 Sibthorpe Road | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colfe'S Leisure Centre COLFES SCHOOL COLFES SCHOOL HORN PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 419 yd |
| Northbrook Park RONVER ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Horn Park Alnwick Road | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 645 yd | |
| Horn Park Community Centre SIBTHORPE ROAD | 769 yd | |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 890 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 1,067 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.