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SE12 8UP

Sheldon Close

Middle Park & Horn Park

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Detailed insights for SE12 8UP

Overview

Postcode SE12 8UP is located in a major urban area, within the Middle Park & Horn Park ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Kidbrooke South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cator Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Kidbrooke South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kidbrooke South has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.6%

Approximately 35.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Kidbrooke South is £86,827 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from SE12 8UP.

Flood risk

Very low

Kidbrooke South near SE12 8UP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Lee located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE12 8UP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee
0.6 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE12 8UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCator ParkLargeWalking directions to Cator Park
0.3 miSutcliffe ParkLargeWalking directions to Sutcliffe Park
0.4 miEdith Nesbit GardensSmallWalking directions to Edith Nesbit Gardens

Area Profile

Population
609
Population density
9,089.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.49(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.54(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.6(+138%)
Vehicle crime
11.12(+19%)
Burglary
9.27(+69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
28.36%
Caribbean
125
20.49%
Other Black
104
17.05%
African
63
10.33%
Other
39
6.39%
Total population: 610

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
179
40.22%
No qualifications
91
20.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
61
13.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
11.01%
Level 3 (A level)
47
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 445

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
36.7%
Social rents from council
63
33.51%
Owns with a mortgage
33
17.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
9.57%
Other social rented
4
2.13%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Middle Park & Horn Park

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£513
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£341K – £483K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £513 per square foot) in Middle Park & Horn Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Middle Park & Horn Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£852,500£503
Semi-Detached14£507,500£539
Terraced16£412,000£511
Flats13£320,000£496

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Middle Park & Horn Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middle Park & Horn Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£285,000£525,000£365,000
2017£580,000£272,500£482,500£346,000
2018£430,000£275,501£435,750£350,000
2019£552,500£288,000£500,000£355,000
2020£780,000£296,000£537,500£375,000
2021£947,500£278,000£555,000£385,000
2022£907,500£312,500£482,500£440,000
2023£825,500£297,500£568,500£410,000
2024£961,000£310,000£710,000£450,000
2025£803,500£320,000£482,500£417,000
2026£840,000£322,000£540,000£393,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middle Park & Horn Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middle Park & Horn Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£409£435£436£430
2017£418£434£414£418
2018£371£428£469£462
2019£372£481£460£446
2020£475£445£461£447
2021£599£448£480£486
2022£636£465£477£519
2023£658£472£505£542
2024£717£466£502£515
2025£471£461£477£534
2026£490£513£568£472
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middle Park & Horn Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Middle Park & Horn Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE12 8UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE12 8UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025117, Eltham Road, London, SE12 8UGFlatsLeasehold£375,000
30 Apr 2025109, Eltham Road, London, SE12 8UGFlatsLeasehold£365,000
11 Feb 202626, Southbourne Gardens, London, SE12 8UQTerracedLeasehold£327,960
27 Nov 20254, Southbourne Gardens, London, SE12 8UQFlatsLeasehold£455,000
30 May 2025Flat 8, Lilliput Court, 139, Eltham Road, London, SE12 8UJFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the SE12 8UP postcode area, located within Kidbrooke South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE12 8UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAbbey Manor CollegePupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miNot applicableRiverston SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableColfe's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE12 8UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE12 8UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisGreenwich, SE9 5LSWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco Express59 Sidcup Road, Horn Park, London, SE12 8BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miNisaHengist Road, Greenwich, SE12 9DNWalking directions to Nisa

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

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 8UP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Olu Babatola

Middle Park & Horn Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rachel Taggart-Ryan

Middle Park & Horn Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kidbrooke SouthE02006927
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 034DE01001659
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SE12 8UP

Is SE12 8UP (Kidbrooke South) safe?

The area around SE12 8UP records about 86 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.

What is the average house price near SE12 8UP?

The median sale price around SE12 8UP in Kidbrooke South is £420,000 (about £513 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE12 8UP?

There are 20 schools close to SE12 8UP, including Abbey Manor College (Good), Riverston School and Colfe's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE12 8UP?

The closest station to SE12 8UP is Lee in TfL zone 3, about 806 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE12 8UP?

SE12 8UP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE12 8UP (Kidbrooke South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE12 8UP is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Olu Babatola (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Rachel Taggart-Ryan (Labour and Co-operative Party).