Postcode SE12 9SE 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chinbrook is £59,540 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Chinbrook Meadows.
Chinbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,473 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Chinbrook has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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.
The average income per household in Chinbrook is £59,540 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE12 9SE.
Chinbrook near SE12 9SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Elmstead Woods | Southeastern | Walking directions to Elmstead Woods |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chinbrook Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Chinbrook Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Mottingham Sports Ground / Foxes Field | Large | Walking directions to Mottingham Sports Ground / Foxes Field |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £439,500 in Grove Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £810,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £276,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £580,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £448,170 |
10 year median price trend in Grove Park
In the SE12 9SE postcode area, located within Chinbrook, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE12 9SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Marvels Lane, Lewisham, SE12 9QQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.