SE15 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ilderton Road, 0.3km 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 1EJ 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. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00020054 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILDERTON ROAD, SE15 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILDERTON ROAD, SE15 1EJ.
475
34
£ 43,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE15 1EJ 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.
Area Character
SE15 1EJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE15 1EJ. 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
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
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE15 1EJ 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.
school Local Schools
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Kender Primary School
Camelot Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
St Francis RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
- The beer rebellion0.6 km
- Asylum tavern0.4 km
- Duke of sussex0.7 km
- Five Bells0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Centerplate UK0.8 km
- Shake Shack0.9 km
- Southwark Irish Pensioners Project0.6 km
- Two Lads Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
- Mamma dough0.7 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
82 nearby- Baba1.0 km
- Chikn (Delivero)0.9 km
- Yoobi0.9 km
- Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.7 km
- Golden noodle0.7 km
- + 77 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Peckham food and wine1.0 km
- Georges Newsagent0.1 km
- Bargain booze1.0 km
- Gopuff0.2 km
- Gourmet sushi0.4 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.3 km
- J Sainsbury PLC1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.7 km
- South Bermondsey0.9 km
- New Cross Gate1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE151EJ · Data under Open Government Licence