Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

LYMPSTONE GARDENS, SE15 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYMPSTONE GARDENS, SE15 1AZ.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE15 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE15 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE15 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lympstone Gardens, 0.4km from Peckham in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Old Kent Road ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE15 1AZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00020077 (shared with 7 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 1AZ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.5%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean51.7%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SE15 1AZ is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour285
Violence and sexual offences282
Drugs81
Other theft70
Burglary66

school Local Schools

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St Francis RC Primary School

Good357 pupils0.2 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park

Good269 pupils0.3 km
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Haymerle School

Good66 pupils0.3 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.3 km
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Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)

Good42 pupils0.7 km
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St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.7 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • Chisco natural1.0 km
  • Mj african food shop0.9 km
  • New kumasi market0.6 km
  • Payless0.6 km
  • The cinnamon tree0.7 km
  • + 98 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The clf art lounge1.0 km
  • The greyhound0.5 km
  • The tapas room0.5 km
  • Tola0.7 km
  • Asylum tavern0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • 35 americas0.9 km
  • Banzout- lola's kitchen ltd0.4 km
  • Burger king0.7 km
  • City kebab0.7 km
  • Coal rooms1.0 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Londis - commercial way0.5 km
  • Sainsbury0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

92 nearby
  • Sip drinks uk ltd0.7 km
  • A one sushi1.0 km
  • Bishop's mocktails0.6 km
  • Burrito mexican0.7 km
  • Chef churros0.7 km
  • + 87 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
  • Peckham0.9 km
  • Peckham Rye0.9 km