SE15 1EL 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 1EL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 31.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00020054 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILDERTON ROAD, SE15 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILDERTON ROAD, SE15 1EL.
475
34
£ 43,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE15 1EL 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 1EL 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. Property prices are trending down 31.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE15 1EL. 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
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
Flat
£ 266,207
2 sales · Mean £ 266,207
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE15 1EL is moderate at 58 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
Ilderton Primary School
Camelot Primary School
Kender Primary School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
St Francis RC Primary School
John Keats Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Thuy Tay Cafe0.2 km
- Exclusive Restaurant and Bar0.2 km
- Hong Kong City0.3 km
- 19 fifty seven restaurant0.6 km
- 805 restaurant0.2 km
- + 59 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Georges Newsagent0.2 km
- Bargain booze0.9 km
- Gopuff0.1 km
- Gourmet sushi0.3 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Asylum tavern0.4 km
- Duke of sussex0.8 km
- MOT Venue Ltd0.6 km
- The beer rebellion0.7 km
- Five Bells0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Alhaji suya0.8 km
- Amari's take away restaurant ltd0.7 km
- Aoki0.2 km
- Barnies burgers /yum & crust0.3 km
- Basil leaf pizzeria0.9 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- J Sainsbury PLC1.0 km
- Sainsbury0.8 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.3 km
- Unity traders limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.7 km
- South Bermondsey0.8 km
- New Cross Gate1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE151EL · Data under Open Government Licence