Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

LOVELINCH CLOSE, SE15 1EX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

263

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Avg Age

39

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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: SE15 1EX 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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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in SE15 1EX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SE15 1EX 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 1EX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE15 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00016718 (shared with 6 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 1EX. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.7%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean49.8%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 392,500

2 sales · Mean £ 392,500

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

SE15 1EX has low crime rates — 47 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour68
Vehicle crime30
Burglary29
Public order27

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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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils1.0 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils1.0 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Fourpure brewing co0.8 km
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.2 km
  • Asylum tavern0.9 km
  • The windsor0.6 km
  • Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • 28 Well Hung0.4 km
  • Niks Kitchen0.4 km
  • Lebanese falafel and grill0.9 km
  • McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.9 km
  • Fk good burgers ltd0.9 km
  • + 57 more
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Takeaway Shop

73 nearby
  • Oh my dog! / bad habit0.8 km
  • Vapey cakes1.0 km
  • Baba0.4 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.4 km
  • Yoobi0.4 km
  • + 68 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Zampa Fish Ltd0.5 km
  • Krishna News Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Oh My Dog! Ltd0.7 km
  • La Churreria (Unit 79)1.0 km
  • Georges Newsagent0.6 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • LIDL0.8 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.7 km
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.6 km
  • New Cross Gate1.0 km
  • Queens Road Peckham1.2 km