Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

LOVELINCH CLOSE, SE15 1ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVELINCH CLOSE, SE15 1ET.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE15 1ET has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 39.2% year-on-year.

home £206,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE15 1ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lovelinch Close, 0.3km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE15 1ET is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% 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 Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 39.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00016719 (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 1ET. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.5%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean59.9%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 210,500

4 sales · Mean £ 205,750

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

SE15 1ET has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour72
Burglary38
Public order29
Vehicle crime29

school Local Schools

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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.3 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.4 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.9 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils1.0 km
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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Fourpure brewing co0.7 km
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.2 km
  • Asylum tavern0.8 km
  • The windsor0.6 km
  • Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • 28 Well Hung0.5 km
  • Niks Kitchen0.5 km
  • Lebanese falafel and grill0.9 km
  • McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.9 km
  • Fk good burgers ltd1.0 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

74 nearby
  • Oh my dog! / bad habit0.7 km
  • Baba0.5 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.5 km
  • Yoobi0.5 km
  • Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.4 km
  • + 69 more
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Zampa Fish Ltd0.4 km
  • Krishna News Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Oh My Dog! Ltd0.8 km
  • Georges Newsagent0.5 km
  • Bargain booze0.7 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • LIDL0.9 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.7 km
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.5 km
  • New Cross Gate1.1 km
  • Queens Road Peckham1.1 km