SE15 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillbeck Close, 0.4km 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 1DS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £302k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00020074 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLBECK CLOSE, SE15 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLBECK CLOSE, SE15 1DS.
376
37
£ 43,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 81% social renting, SE15 1DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE15 1DS. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 302,500
4 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE15 1DS is moderate at 56 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.
school Local Schools
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Camelot Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Kender Primary School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
St Francis RC Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
- Prince of peckham1.0 km
- The beer rebellion0.6 km
- Asylum tavern0.3 km
- Duke of sussex0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Centerplate UK0.8 km
- Shake Shack1.0 km
- Southwark Irish Pensioners Project0.6 km
- Criterion cafe1.0 km
- Daphanies taste of the caribbean1.0 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
82 nearby- Chikn (Delivero)1.0 km
- Yoobi1.0 km
- Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.8 km
- Golden noodle0.7 km
- Morleys fried chicken0.7 km
- + 77 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Hagi vegetable & grocery1.0 km
- Peckham food and wine0.9 km
- Peckham news1.0 km
- Halfords ltd (confectionery)0.9 km
- Georges Newsagent0.2 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.2 km
- Unity traders limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.7 km
- South Bermondsey0.9 km
- Peckham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE151DS · Data under Open Government Licence