Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

BIRD IN BUSH ROAD, SE15 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRD IN BUSH ROAD, SE15 1BH.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE15 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in SE15 1BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-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 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bird In Bush Road, 0.5km 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 1BH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00020077 (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 1BH. The average age is 35.0. 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 Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean51.7%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around SE15 1BH is moderate at 68 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 behaviour288
Violence and sexual offences251
Drugs67
Other theft65
Burglary63

school Local Schools

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St Francis RC Primary School

Good357 pupils0.1 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.2 km
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Haymerle School

Good66 pupils0.2 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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Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)

Good42 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

95 nearby
  • Mj african food shop0.9 km
  • New kumasi market0.7 km
  • Payless0.7 km
  • The cinnamon tree0.8 km
  • Thrognal farm produce0.7 km
  • + 90 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The greyhound0.6 km
  • The tapas room0.6 km
  • Tola0.8 km
  • Asylum tavern0.5 km
  • Duke of sussex0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • 35 americas0.9 km
  • Banzout- lola's kitchen ltd0.4 km
  • Burger king0.8 km
  • City kebab0.8 km
  • El patio0.8 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Londis - commercial way0.6 km
  • Sainsbury0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

82 nearby
  • Sip drinks uk ltd0.8 km
  • Bishop's mocktails0.6 km
  • Burrito mexican0.8 km
  • Chef churros0.8 km
  • Chick chicken0.6 km
  • + 77 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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