Postcode SE12 8BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Kidbrooke South area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kidbrooke South is £86,827 per year. The nearest station is Lee, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manor House Gardens.
Kidbrooke South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Kidbrooke South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kidbrooke South is £86,827 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from SE12 8BQ.
Kidbrooke South near SE12 8BQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lee located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Lee | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lee |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Manor House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Manor House Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Edith Nesbit Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Edith Nesbit Gardens |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £566 per square foot) in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,250 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £727,500 | £544 |
| Terraced | 12 | £712,500 | £598 |
| Flats | 69 | £420,000 | £560 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £517,000 | £605,500 | £747,500 |
| 2017 | £382,500 | £925,000 | £460,000 |
| 2018 | £434,875 | £840,000 | £762,000 |
| 2019 | £464,100 | £878,500 | £418,000 |
| 2020 | £503,500 | £762,500 | £789,000 |
| 2021 | £433,000 | £785,000 | £615,000 |
| 2022 | £379,999 | £707,500 | £675,000 |
| 2023 | £375,750 | £870,000 | £649,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | £780,000 | £835,000 |
| 2025 | £440,000 | £750,000 | £770,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £705,000 | £613,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £581 | £568 | £594 |
| 2017 | £514 | £457 | £516 |
| 2018 | £604 | £559 | £551 |
| 2019 | £596 | £508 | £514 |
| 2020 | £696 | £564 | £574 |
| 2021 | £707 | £537 | £557 |
| 2022 | £563 | £556 | £504 |
| 2023 | £517 | £551 | £561 |
| 2024 | £598 | £604 | £641 |
| 2025 | £645 | £548 | £567 |
| 2026 | £560 | £500 | £588 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE12 8BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 11, St Peters Court, London, SE12 8BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £362,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 1, Osborn Terrace, London, SE3 9DW | Terraced | Freehold | £692,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 1, Meadowcourt House, Meadowcourt Road, London, SE3 9DU | Other | Freehold | £508,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 14, Osborn House, Osborn Terrace, London, SE3 9GB | Flats | Leasehold | £950,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 44, Meadowcourt Road, London, SE3 9DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £615,000 |
In the SE12 8BQ postcode area, located within Kidbrooke South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE12 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 14 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Boone Street, Lewisham, SE13 5PQ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 183-185 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Food Plus Express | 272 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PJ | Walking directions to Food Plus Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Upwood Road, Lewisham, SE12 8PU | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich 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 8BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lewis Hurst
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe - Elected 7 May 2026
Sandra Bauer
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Efford
Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE12 8BQ records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8BQ in Kidbrooke South is £450,000 (about £566 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE12 8BQ, including Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (Good), Riverston School and St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE12 8BQ is Lee in TfL zone 3, about 794 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE12 8BQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,577 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE12 8BQ is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lewis Hurst (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sandra Bauer (Labour and Co-operative Party).