Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

LEDBURY STREET, SE15 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDBURY STREET, SE15 1BG.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
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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5/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, SE15 1BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-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 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ledbury Street, 0.6km 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 1BG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00020075 (shared with 6 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 1BG. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.7%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean40.9%
Other / Mixed18.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 415,000

3 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

Crime around SE15 1BG is moderate at 71 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 behaviour261
Violence and sexual offences217
Other theft67
Burglary62
Vehicle crime60

school Local Schools

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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.1 km
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St Francis RC Primary School

Good357 pupils0.2 km
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Haymerle School

Good66 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park

Good269 pupils0.4 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.4 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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John Keats Primary School

181 pupils0.7 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Outstanding603 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Primark0.9 km
  • Afro foods ltd1.0 km
  • Baba meat market0.9 km
  • Dennis butchers0.6 km
  • Fresh fish & seafood1.0 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The olde apple tree0.6 km
  • The windsor0.8 km
  • Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.4 km
  • The kentish drovers0.7 km
  • Club 7010.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Love juicin0.8 km
  • Morleys0.7 km
  • Lions fried chicken0.8 km
  • Morleys fried chicken0.9 km
  • Cassians kitchen0.7 km
  • + 75 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Afrikiko restaurant and night club0.7 km
  • Kudu restaurant0.7 km
  • La posta0.8 km
  • Naifs0.5 km
  • Arm's cafe0.8 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
  • Peckham0.9 km
  • Peckham Rye1.0 km