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SE12 8PL

Taunton Road

Lee Green

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Detailed insights for SE12 8PL

Overview

Postcode SE12 8PL is located in a major urban area, within the Lee Green area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Manor House area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Manor House is £76,893 per year. The median sale price in Lee Green is £607,750 (around £623 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £414,375 and £831,250. The nearest station is Lee, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manor House Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
62.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Manor House has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,987 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Manor House has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.5%

Approximately 62.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Manor House is £76,893 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from SE12 8PL.

Flood risk

Low

Manor House near SE12 8PL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Lee located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE12 8PL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee
0.5 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.8 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE12 8PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miManor House GardensMediumWalking directions to Manor House Gardens
0.5 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park
0.3 miEdith Nesbit GardensSmallWalking directions to Edith Nesbit Gardens

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
14,406.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.56(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.38(+9%)
Public order
9.22(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.64(+51%)
Other theft
8.64(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
31.56%
Other White
48
14.16%
African
46
13.57%
Caribbean
40
11.8%
Bangladeshi
23
6.78%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
38.91%
No qualifications
55
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
55.15%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.44%
Other social rented
10
7.35%
Owns outright
8
5.88%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Lee Green

Median price: £607,750
Price per sq ft: £623
Sales (last 12 months): 160
Typical range (middle 50%): £414K – £831K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £607,750 (about £623 per square foot) in Lee Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lee Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,000,000£676
Semi-Detached18£857,500£643
Terraced84£750,500£675
Flats57£360,000£535

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lee Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,285,000£332,000£1,041,250£635,300
2017£825,000£350,000£677,500£611,250
2018£490,000£350,188£655,000£598,750
2019£1,437,500£339,000£696,225£610,000
2020£880,000£372,500£830,000£642,500
2021£930,000£345,750£730,000£695,000
2022£1,300,000£345,000£780,000£695,000
2023£1,182,500£338,750£1,012,500£700,000
2024£850,000£375,000£708,000£695,000
2025£1,421,250£375,000£855,000£748,500
2026—£358,000£837,500£685,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£638£502£568£594
2017£418£547£581£539
2018£529£534£538£558
2019£581£493£568£555
2020£673£539£581£587
2021£545£528£558£626
2022£725£527£627£646
2023£627£571£734£629
2024£735£581£638£649
2025£644£579£643£675
2026—£506£630£658
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lee Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE12 8PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE12 8PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 202522, Glastonbury House, Wantage Road, London, SE12 8NBFlatsLeasehold£205,000
02 Oct 202548, Taunton Road, London, SE12 8QBTerracedFreehold£818,000
06 Feb 202634, Hedgley Street, London, SE12 8PETerracedFreehold£552,500
28 Aug 202526, Hedgley Street, London, SE12 8PETerracedFreehold£720,000
08 Aug 202544, Hedgley Street, London, SE12 8PETerracedFreehold£705,378

Schools

In the SE12 8PL postcode area, located within Manor House, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE12 8PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miAll-throughTrinity Church of England School, LewishamVoluntary aided school
0.2 miPrimaryBrindishe Lee SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE12 8PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE12 8PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's14 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PZWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miDMT SupermarketFernbrook Road, Lewisham, SE12 8LPWalking directions to DMT Supermarket
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodBoone Street, Lewisham, SE13 5PQWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miLondisUpwood Road, Lewisham, SE12 8PUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCostcutter183-185 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PQWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE12 8PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ese Erheriene

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

James Alexander Rathbone

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Laura Sessions

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardLee GreenE05013726
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Manor HouseE02000665
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 013DE01003286
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE12 8PL

Is SE12 8PL (Manor House) safe?

The area around SE12 8PL records about 88 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SE12 8PL?

The median sale price around SE12 8PL in Lee Green is £607,750 (about £623 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE12 8PL?

There are 20 schools close to SE12 8PL, including Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (Outstanding), Brindishe Lee School (Good) and St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE12 8PL?

The closest station to SE12 8PL is Lee in TfL zone 3, about 662 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE12 8PL?

SE12 8PL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE12 8PL (Manor House) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE12 8PL is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ese Erheriene (Labour and Co-operative Party), James Alexander Rathbone (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Laura Sessions (Green Party).