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SE12 9PG

Marvels Lane

Grove Park

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Detailed insights for SE12 9PG

Overview

Postcode SE12 9PG is located in a major urban area, within the Grove Park ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Chinbrook area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chinbrook is £59,540 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chinbrook Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Chinbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chinbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.4%

Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Chinbrook is £59,540 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE12 9PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinbrook near SE12 9PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE12 9PG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Grove Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Grove Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE12 9PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChinbrook MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Chinbrook Meadows
0.2 miLibrary GardensSmallWalking directions to Library Gardens

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
8,668.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.39(-50%)
Vehicle crime
12.17(+30%)
Public order
7.91(+17%)
Other theft
6.09(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120
34.78%
African
71
20.58%
Other White
36
10.43%
Caribbean
32
9.28%
Other
18
5.22%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
42.46%
No qualifications
64
22.46%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
5.61%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
36.3%
Other social rented
29
19.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
19.86%
Owns outright
20
13.7%
Social rents from council
11
7.53%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Grove Park

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£326K – £595K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Grove Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grove Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£840,000£450
Semi-Detached22£609,000£510
Terraced51£450,000£497
Flats30£275,500£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grove Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£482,500£387,500
2017£660,000£265,000£490,000£381,000
2018£750,000£270,000£515,000£400,000
2019£550,000£248,000£500,000£387,500
2020£670,000£265,000£504,500£405,000
2021£750,000£277,000£547,500£443,000
2022£750,000£295,000£572,500£445,000
2023£650,000£283,000£560,000£440,500
2024£655,000£290,000£548,000£463,750
2025£770,000£276,000£575,000£440,000
2026£840,000£247,250£627,030£455,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grove Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£467£407£429
2017£292£461£431£447
2018£414£422£433£440
2019£846£404£427£420
2020£425£459£468£460
2021£469£453£491£488
2022£505£481£507£521
2023£477£481£529£523
2024£505£440£511£492
2025£524£430£506£477
2026£446£436£514£478
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grove Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grove Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE12 9PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE12 9PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026132, Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PGFlatsFreehold£200,000
26 Jan 2026100, Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PGFlatsLeasehold£235,000
28 Feb 2025152, Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PGTerracedFreehold£600,000
27 Mar 202589, Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
20 May 20252, Gatehouse Cottages, Marvels Lane, London, SE12 9PZTerracedFreehold£432,000

Schools

In the SE12 9PG postcode area, located within Chinbrook, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE12 9PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCooper's Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMarvels Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Knights PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE12 9PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE12 9PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterMarvels Lane, Lewisham, SE12 9QQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco ExpressLewisham, SE12 0DUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalHope Close, Lewisham, SE12 0BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miLondis246 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0QDWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miBurnt Ash Superstore228 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0QEWalking directions to Burnt Ash Superstore

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 9PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hilary Clare Moore

Grove Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Samantha Gower

Grove Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Suzannah Clarke

Grove Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardGrove ParkE05013723
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChinbrookE02000683
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 031AE01003264
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE12 9PG

Is SE12 9PG (Chinbrook) safe?

The area around SE12 9PG records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE12 9PG?

The median sale price around SE12 9PG in Chinbrook is £450,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE12 9PG?

There are 13 schools close to SE12 9PG, including Cooper's Lane Primary School (Good), Marvels Lane Primary School (Good) and Haberdashers' Knights Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE12 9PG?

The closest station to SE12 9PG is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 501 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE12 9PG?

SE12 9PG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE12 9PG (Chinbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE12 9PG is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hilary Clare Moore (Labour and Co-operative Party), Samantha Gower (Green Party) and Suzannah Clarke (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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