Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE15 1EF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

475

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE15 1EF 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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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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 1EF has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-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 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1EF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00020054 (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 1EF. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.4%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean51.0%
Other / Mixed15.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 24%
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.

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

Crime around SE15 1EF is moderate at 60 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour152
Burglary67
Other theft44
Vehicle crime41

school Local Schools

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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.0 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 pupils0.5 km
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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.7 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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John Keats Primary School

181 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
  • The beer rebellion0.6 km
  • Asylum tavern0.4 km
  • Duke of sussex0.7 km
  • Five Bells0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Centerplate UK0.8 km
  • Shake Shack0.9 km
  • Southwark Irish Pensioners Project0.7 km
  • Two Lads Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
  • Mamma dough0.8 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

83 nearby
  • Baba1.0 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.9 km
  • Yoobi0.9 km
  • Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.8 km
  • Golden noodle0.8 km
  • + 78 more
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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Peckham food and wine1.0 km
  • Halfords ltd (confectionery)0.9 km
  • Georges Newsagent0.2 km
  • Bargain booze0.9 km
  • Gopuff0.2 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.2 km
  • Unity traders limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham0.7 km
  • South Bermondsey0.8 km
  • Peckham1.1 km