Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

LINDLEY ESTATE, SE15 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDLEY ESTATE, SE15 1BL.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 75% social renting, SE15 1BL 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. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE15 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lindley Estate, 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 1BL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 5.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00020081 (shared with 5 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 1BL. 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

White / British21.4%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean57.9%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 192,000

5 sales · Mean £ 189,900

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

Crime around SE15 1BL is moderate at 65 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 behaviour291
Violence and sexual offences264
Drugs76
Vehicle crime64
Other theft60

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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Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park

Good269 pupils0.3 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.3 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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St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Academy Peckham

Good573 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Harte's irish meat market0.8 km
  • Holland & barrett ltd0.7 km
  • Mm70.7 km
  • Peckham greengrocers0.9 km
  • Persepolis - taste of persia (jantex its)0.7 km
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Peckham liberal club0.9 km
  • The hope0.6 km
  • The kentish drovers0.6 km
  • The windsor0.9 km
  • The olde apple tree0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Alyan cofee(t/a sky shopping cafe)1.0 km
  • Queen's coffee bar0.8 km
  • Well & fed0.8 km
  • Well fed naz1.0 km
  • Sporting recovery cic0.6 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Londis - commercial way0.4 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • Commercial fried chicken0.4 km
  • Exotic bites restaurant ltd0.7 km
  • Sicilian pride ltd0.7 km
  • Bahar kebab0.9 km
  • Da felice0.9 km
  • + 82 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham0.9 km
  • Peckham0.9 km
  • Peckham Rye0.9 km