Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

ROLLINS STREET, SE15 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROLLINS STREET, SE15 1EP.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /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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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE15 1EP has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SE15 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rollins Street, 0.4km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE15 1EP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% 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 Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00016719 (shared with 7 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 1EP. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.5%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean59.9%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SE15 1EP has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour69
Burglary31
Vehicle crime28
Public order27

school Local Schools

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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.3 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.4 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.9 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.9 km
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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • La cigale food hall1.0 km
  • Zampa Fish Ltd0.4 km
  • Krishna News Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Oh My Dog! Ltd0.8 km
  • Plus-one oriental centre1.0 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Fourpure brewing co0.7 km
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.2 km
  • Asylum tavern0.9 km
  • The windsor0.7 km
  • Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • 28 Well Hung0.4 km
  • Niks Kitchen0.4 km
  • Hello boba1.0 km
  • Lebanese falafel and grill0.8 km
  • McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.9 km
  • + 56 more
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Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • Oh my dog! / bad habit0.7 km
  • Vapey cakes1.0 km
  • Baba0.4 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.4 km
  • Yoobi0.4 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • LIDL0.8 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.7 km
  • Costcutters0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.5 km
  • New Cross Gate1.1 km
  • Queens Road Peckham1.2 km