SE15 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bird In Bush Road, 0.7km 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 1BQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00020065 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRD IN BUSH ROAD, SE15 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRD IN BUSH ROAD, SE15 1BQ.
429
27
£ 43,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE15 1BQ 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 75% of tenure in SE15 1BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 27-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 1BQ. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE15 1BQ is moderate at 61 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
Camelot Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Haymerle School
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
John Keats Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Thuy Tay Cafe0.6 km
- Exclusive Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
- Hong Kong City0.7 km
- 19 fifty seven restaurant0.3 km
- 805 restaurant0.4 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Halfords ltd (confectionery)0.6 km
- Georges Newsagent0.6 km
- Bargain booze1.0 km
- Gopuff0.6 km
- Gourmet sushi0.5 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Asylum tavern0.3 km
- Duke of sussex0.2 km
- The hope1.0 km
- The copper tap0.8 km
- Club 7010.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Londis - commercial way0.8 km
- Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods1.0 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.2 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Alhaji suya0.4 km
- Amari's take away restaurant ltd0.3 km
- Aoki0.6 km
- Barnies burgers /yum & crust0.5 km
- Basil leaf pizzeria1.0 km
- + 69 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
- Peckham1.0 km
- South Bermondsey1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE151BQ · Data under Open Government Licence