Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE15 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

381

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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 1AQ has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Peckham in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Old Kent Road ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE15 1AQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00020070 (shared with 13 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 1AQ. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.5%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean60.3%
Other / Mixed16.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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Crime around SE15 1AQ is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour234
Violence and sexual offences212
Other theft73
Burglary67
Drugs66

school Local Schools

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St Francis RC Primary School

Good357 pupils0.1 km
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Haymerle School

Good66 pupils0.2 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.2 km
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John Keats Primary School

181 pupils0.5 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Outstanding603 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park

Good269 pupils0.6 km
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Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)

Good42 pupils0.6 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • El senorio criollo0.2 km
  • Wazobia restaurant0.3 km
  • Queen's coffee bar1.0 km
  • Well & fed0.9 km
  • Sporting recovery cic0.7 km
  • + 51 more
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Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Clean kitchen club0.7 km
  • Dishoom0.8 km
  • Pho890.7 km
  • Exotic bites restaurant ltd1.0 km
  • Da felice0.7 km
  • + 67 more
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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Jerkology1.0 km
  • Lloyds pharmcy0.7 km
  • Pak butchers (peckham) limited1.0 km
  • Brothers food and wine0.4 km
  • Cnj convenience store0.6 km
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The kentish drovers0.8 km
  • Club 7010.4 km
  • Asylum tavern0.6 km
  • Duke of sussex0.2 km
  • Prince of peckham0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Londis - commercial way0.7 km
  • Sainsbury0.9 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham1.0 km
  • South Bermondsey1.1 km
  • Peckham1.1 km