SE15 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sylvan Grove, 0.5km 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 1AR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00020074 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYLVAN GROVE, SE15 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYLVAN GROVE, SE15 1AR.
376
37
£ 43,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 81% social renting, SE15 1AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-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 1AR. The average age is 37.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE15 1AR is moderate at 73 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
Camelot Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
St Francis RC Primary School
John Keats Primary School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Kender Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
- The beer rebellion0.7 km
- Asylum tavern0.4 km
- Duke of sussex0.6 km
- Five Bells0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Centerplate UK0.8 km
- Shake Shack1.0 km
- Southwark Irish Pensioners Project0.8 km
- Two Lads Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
- Mamma dough0.8 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Baba1.0 km
- Chikn (Delivero)1.0 km
- Yoobi1.0 km
- Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.8 km
- Golden noodle0.8 km
- + 76 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Peckham food and wine1.0 km
- Halfords ltd (confectionery)0.8 km
- Georges Newsagent0.3 km
- Bargain booze0.8 km
- Gopuff0.3 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury0.8 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.1 km
- Unity traders limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.7 km
- Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
- Peckham1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE151AR · Data under Open Government Licence