SE15 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 1AU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00020081 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE15 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE15 1AU.
407
32
£ 43,000 /yr
50%
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 75% social renting, SE15 1AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 1AU. The average age is 32.4. 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 1AU is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
St Francis RC Primary School
Haymerle School
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Camelot Primary School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Harris Primary Free School Peckham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Cyprus village restaurant0.8 km
- Pedler good fortune1.0 km
- Thuy Tay Cafe1.0 km
- Exclusive Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
- 19 fifty seven restaurant0.5 km
- + 71 more
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Halfords ltd (confectionery)0.6 km
- Georges Newsagent1.0 km
- Gourmet sushi1.0 km
- Kristies cakes and pastries0.4 km
- Ali's greengrocery1.0 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Asylum tavern0.6 km
- Duke of sussex0.2 km
- The kentish drovers0.5 km
- Club 7010.7 km
- The windsor1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Londis - commercial way0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
89 nearby- Alhaji suya0.5 km
- Amari's take away restaurant ltd0.5 km
- Barnies burgers /yum & crust1.0 km
- Blossom catering services ltd1.0 km
- Cake and custard factory peckham0.5 km
- + 84 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peckham0.9 km
- Peckham Rye0.9 km
- Queens Road Peckham0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE151AU · Data under Open Government Licence