Amblecote Meadows is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 9TA is located in the Grove Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Amblecote Meadows, London, SE12 9TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 9TL, SE12 0EA, SE12 9TW, SE12 9TN, SE12 0DR, SE12 9TP, SE12 0ER, SE12 0DZ, SE12 9TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE12 9TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 61.4% | 52.9% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17% | 31.9% | 14.9% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 57.3% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around SE12 9TA this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 9.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 50.8% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 12.5% | 1.6% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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 | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 60.5% | 50.6% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 65% | 56.1% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 56.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 20.7% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 5.7% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 7.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amblecote Meadows was 328.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 257.0% higher than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Amblecote Meadows has the 3rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park and the 60th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Amblecote Meadows, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2024-11-01 | £322,875 |
| 8 Amblecote Meadows, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-30 | £406,160 |
| 46 Amblecote Meadows, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2024-06-19 | £345,273 |
| 26 Amblecote Meadows, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2023-12-13 | £323,253 |
| 2 Amblecote Meadows, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2023-05-12 | £422,872 |
SE12 9TA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper's Lane Primary School Pragnell Road , SE12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marvels Lane Primary School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 3,055 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 | 4,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,421 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 | 3,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 211 yd | |
| The Filling Station | The Filling Station Cafe, 640A Downham Way | 263 yd | |
| Burger Boulevard | 350 Baring Road, London | 348 yd | |
| Indian Pan | 101 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 487 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 221 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, 35 Marvels Lane | 693 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonali Tandoori | 315A Baring Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 261 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 636 Downham Way, Bromley | 261 yd | |
| Meta Fried Chicken Ltd | 640 Downham Way, Bromley | 261 yd | |
| IL Porto | 360 Baring Road, London | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 391 yd | |
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| City Of London School Sports Ground MARVELS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Grove Park) MARVELS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Downham Health & Leisure Centre DOWNHAM HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE DOWNHAM HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE MOORSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.