Marvels Lane is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 9PH 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 Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 9PJ, SE12 9PQ, SE12 9PG, SE12 9TZ, SE12 9UA, SE12 9PW, SE12 9SZ, SE12 9PP, SE12 9PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE12 9PH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.1% of the population 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 | 52.3% | 60.1% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 9.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 39.9% | -7.8% | 49.0% | -9.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE12 9PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 53.4% | 52.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 27.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 45.6% | 42.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 19.9% | 21.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.3% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 33.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 11.7% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 61.4% | 55.9% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -25.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 76.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0.5% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marvels Lane was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Marvels Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park and the 209th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Marvels Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-03-27 | £591,300 |
| 81 Marvels Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-04-28 | £491,003 |
| 63 Marvels Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-05-30 | £569,365 |
| 75 Marvels Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2013-11-29 | £515,155 |
| 61 Marvels Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-07-25 | £490,242 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marvels Lane Primary School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,865 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 | 4,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,952 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Pan | 101 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 225 yd | |
| Burger Boulevard | 350 Baring Road, London | 615 yd | |
| Chinbrook Action Residents Team (ChART) | W G Grace Community Centre, 1 Lions Close | 700 yd | |
| The Filling Station | The Filling Station Cafe, 640A Downham Way | 735 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, 35 Marvels Lane | 337 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 656 yd | |
| Mottingham Sports Ground | London Marathon Sports Ground, Grove Park Road | 847 yd | |
| Centymca Sports Ground | London Marathon Pavilion And Sports, Grove Park Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Palace (London) | Perfect Chicken, 136 Marvels Lane | 109 yd | |
| Eddy's Fish Bar | 105 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 225 yd | |
| Beijing | 127 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 225 yd | |
| IL Porto | 360 Baring Road, London | 615 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 356 Baring Road, London | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 282 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London School Sports Ground MARVELS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 271 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Grove Park) MARVELS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 560 yd |
| London Marathon Sports Ground GROVE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Mottingham Sports Ground Grove Park Road | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Eltham College GROVE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Eric Liddell Sports Centre MOTTINGHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 116.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.