Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

LEDBURY STREET, SE15 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDBURY STREET, SE15 1BA.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in SE15 1BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-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 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ledbury Street, 0.5km 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 1BA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00020075 (shared with 6 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 1BA. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.7%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean40.9%
Other / Mixed18.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

Crime around SE15 1BA is moderate at 67 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 offences236
Anti-social behaviour234
Other theft69
Burglary64
Vehicle crime60

school Local Schools

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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.2 km
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St Francis RC Primary School

Good357 pupils0.2 km
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Haymerle School

Good66 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park

Good269 pupils0.3 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.4 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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John Keats Primary School

181 pupils0.7 km
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Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)

Good42 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • Primark0.9 km
  • Afro foods ltd0.9 km
  • Baba meat market0.9 km
  • Dennis butchers0.6 km
  • Fresh fish & seafood0.9 km
  • + 91 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The olde apple tree0.6 km
  • The hope0.8 km
  • Prince of peckham0.6 km
  • The beer rebellion0.6 km
  • The greyhound0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

83 nearby
  • 081 pizzeria ltd1.0 km
  • Love juicin0.8 km
  • Well kneaded1.0 km
  • Commercial fried chicken0.6 km
  • Exotic bites restaurant ltd0.8 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • In house catering0.9 km
  • Queen's coffee bar0.7 km
  • Well & fed0.7 km
  • Blackbird bakery limited0.8 km
  • My godo0.8 km
  • + 58 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
  • Peckham0.9 km
  • Peckham Rye1.0 km