Postcode SE12 0RL is located in a major urban area, within the Hither Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Hither Green area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hither Green is £73,563 per year. The nearest station is Lee, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Northbrook Park.
Hither Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Hither Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hither Green is £73,563 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 14 ft away from SE12 0RL.
Hither Green near SE12 0RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lee located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Lee | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lee |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Northbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northbrook Park |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £556 per square foot) in Hither Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £710,000 | £536 |
| Terraced | 78 | £618,500 | £592 |
| Flats | 76 | £350,000 | £516 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322,800 | £632,500 | £462,500 |
| 2017 | £323,000 | £500,000 | £511,500 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £600,000 | £487,500 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £607,500 | £535,000 |
| 2020 | £337,000 | £593,750 | £500,000 |
| 2021 | £332,350 | £520,500 | £578,750 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £590,500 | £595,000 |
| 2023 | £355,000 | £615,000 | £620,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £552,500 | £617,500 |
| 2025 | £357,500 | £692,500 | £665,000 |
| 2026 | £352,000 | £750,000 | £525,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £521 | £397 | £459 |
| 2017 | £503 | £423 | £482 |
| 2018 | £515 | £476 | £474 |
| 2019 | £530 | £446 | £489 |
| 2020 | £525 | £457 | £507 |
| 2021 | £524 | £527 | £519 |
| 2022 | £538 | £516 | £560 |
| 2023 | £506 | £516 | £572 |
| 2024 | £522 | £488 | £551 |
| 2025 | £537 | £523 | £604 |
| 2026 | £500 | £619 | £523 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE12 0RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | Flat 11, Verdant Court, Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1LE | Flats | Leasehold | £154,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 375, Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6TR | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Upper Flat, 377, Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6TR | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | Flat F, 385, Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6TR | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 1, 348, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AY | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 |
In the SE12 0RL postcode area, located within Hither Green, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE12 0RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | JB Express | Verdant Lane, Lewisham, SE6 1LF | Walking directions to JB Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 114 Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1UU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | SE6 Convenience Store | Brownhill Road, Lewisham, SE6 1AE | Walking directions to SE6 Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0AE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | DMT Supermarket | Fernbrook Road, Lewisham, SE12 8LP | Walking directions to DMT Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE12 0RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eleonora Aiello
Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Kim Amanda Powell
Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Yemisi Anifowose
Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE12 0RL records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SE12 0RL in Hither Green is £465,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE12 0RL, including St Winifred's RC Primary School (Good), Sandhurst Primary School (Good) and Baring Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE12 0RL is Lee in TfL zone 3, about 757 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE12 0RL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE12 0RL is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eleonora Aiello (Green Party), Kim Amanda Powell (Labour Party) and Yemisi Anifowose (Labour Party).