Amblecote Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 9TR 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 Amblecote Road, London, SE12 9TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 9TS, SE12 9TP, SE12 9TU, SE12 9TW, SE12 9TN, SE12 9TQ, SE12 9TH, SE12 9TT, SE12 9TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE12 9TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% | 51.3% | -10.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 38.4% | 48.7% | 10.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9TR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 58% | 50.6% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 31.8% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 53.9% | 60.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 27.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 13.1% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 8.5% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 54.5% | 22.1% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 13.1% | 3.4% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 27.3% | 10.6% | -16.7% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 53.5% | 57.6% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 55.5% 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 | 59.2% | 55.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 19.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 19.6% | 8.4% | -11.2% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 55.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 24.4% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 6.3% | -9.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amblecote Road was 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Amblecote Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park and the 412th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Amblecote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-07-01 | £243,903 |
| 91 Amblecote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2020-07-14 | £294,806 |
| The Ground Floor Flat At 121 Amblecote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2019-12-12 | £293,363 |
| 111A Amblecote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-05-25 | £393,339 |
| 87 Amblecote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-12-02 | £311,410 |
SE12 9TR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 9TR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marvels Lane Primary School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper's Lane Primary School Pragnell Road , SE12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,181 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 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,903 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 | 4,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,462 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 | 3,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,526 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,005 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 | 932 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 2,446 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 | 307 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 390 yd | |
| The Filling Station | The Filling Station Cafe, 640A Downham Way | 425 yd | |
| Burger Boulevard | 350 Baring Road, London | 437 yd | |
| Chinbrook Action Residents Team (ChART) | W G Grace Community Centre, 1 Lions Close | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, 35 Marvels Lane | 610 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy's Fish Bar | 105 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 307 yd | |
| Beijing | 127 Chinbrook Road, Grove Park | 307 yd | |
| Sonali Tandoori | 315A Baring Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Chicken Palace (London) | Perfect Chicken, 136 Marvels Lane | 398 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 390 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 272 yd |
| City Of London School Sports Ground MARVELS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Grove Park) MARVELS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Mottingham Sports Ground Grove Park Road | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.