Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE15 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE15 1AL.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE15 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SE15 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE15 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from St. Pauls in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Old Kent Road ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE15 1AL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00020072 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE15 1AL. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.4%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean29.5%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE15 1AL is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences138
Anti-social behaviour100
Burglary54
Other theft45
Vehicle crime30

school Local Schools

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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.4 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.5 km
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John Keats Primary School

181 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.6 km
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St Francis RC Primary School

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Outstanding603 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Fourpure brewing co0.8 km
  • The beer rebellion0.8 km
  • Five Bells1.0 km
  • Old Library Bar0.9 km
  • Club 7010.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • 28 Well Hung0.9 km
  • Niks Kitchen0.9 km
  • Lebanese falafel and grill1.0 km
  • Mamma dough0.9 km
  • Peckham cellars0.9 km
  • + 54 more
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Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Oh my dog! / bad habit0.8 km
  • Golden noodle0.9 km
  • Morleys fried chicken0.9 km
  • Pauline spicy corner0.8 km
  • Tops caribbean0.9 km
  • + 72 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Zampa Fish Ltd0.6 km
  • Butter wench0.4 km
  • Kaki lima0.3 km
  • L and z & co limited0.5 km
  • Mfg hopfield0.2 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury0.9 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.2 km
  • Unity traders limited0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.6 km
  • Queens Road Peckham0.9 km
  • Peckham1.3 km