Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

HILLBECK CLOSE, SE15 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLBECK CLOSE, SE15 1DS.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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

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.

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

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.

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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

White / British22.6%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean57.3%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences170
Anti-social behaviour152
Burglary66
Vehicle crime45
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.1 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.5 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.5 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.6 km
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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.6 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.7 km
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St Francis RC Primary School

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park

Good269 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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