SE15 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Way, 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 1DG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £975k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00020079 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT WAY, SE15 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT WAY, SE15 1DG.
234
48
£ 43,000 /yr
42%
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 78% social renting, SE15 1DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-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 1DG. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 975,000
2 sales · Mean £ 975,000
Terraced
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE15 1DG is moderate at 60 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
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School
John Donne Primary School
Haymerle School
Kender Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Southwark Irish Pensioners Project0.9 km
- Thuy Tay Cafe0.5 km
- Exclusive Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
- Hong Kong City0.6 km
- 19 fifty seven restaurant0.5 km
- + 67 more
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Halfords ltd (confectionery)0.8 km
- Georges Newsagent0.5 km
- Gopuff0.6 km
- Gourmet sushi0.7 km
- Kristies cakes and pastries0.9 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Asylum tavern0.1 km
- Duke of sussex0.3 km
- The greyhound0.7 km
- The tapas room0.7 km
- Tola0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Londis - commercial way0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- Alhaji suya0.6 km
- Amari's take away restaurant ltd0.5 km
- Aoki0.7 km
- Barnies burgers /yum & crust0.6 km
- Blossom catering services ltd0.6 km
- + 88 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.5 km
- Peckham0.8 km
- Peckham Rye1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE151DG · Data under Open Government Licence