Area Information for London, SE15 1SZ

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Old Kent Road ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Peckham. This page combines information for the address London, SE15 1SZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE15 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in October 2009. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southwark
Ward Old Kent Road
Constituency Peckham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Old Kent Road), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE15 1SZ.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE15 1SZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 10
Semi-Detached 20
Terraced 51
Flat (Purpose-Built) 43
Flat (Converted) 9
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 15
Residence in Commercial Building 5
Total 153
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 42% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 25
Owned with Mortgage 23
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 39
Rented: Other Social 25
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 31
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 3
Total 151

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 93
Two People 32
Three People 11
Four People 9
Five People 5
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 151

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 93
Family Household 41
Other Household 14
Total 148

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 55
Deprived In One Dimension 58
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 4
Total 151

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Peckham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 54% male.

Gender
Male 138
Female 119
Total 257

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 3
10-14 2
15-19 11
20-24 17
25-29 26
30-34 23
35-39 20
40-44 16
45-49 22
50-54 16
55-59 20
60-64 28
65-69 13
70-74 11
75-79 7
80-84 9
85+ 4
Total 254

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE15 1SZ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 55% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 142
Married 52
Separated 5
Divorced 31
Widowed 13
Total 243

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 110
Good 96
Fair 28
Bad 17
Very Bad 7
Total 258

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 120
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 23
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 12
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 47
Other 4
Total 242

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 48% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 123
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 5
Pakistani 1
Other Asian 19
Black African 39
Black Caribbean 32
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Other 17
Total 254

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 127
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 35
Middle East and Asia 23
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 30
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 253

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 29% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 127
10+ Years 75
5-10 Years 21
2-5 Years 24
Less Than 2 Years 10
Total 257

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE15 1SZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 17
United Kingdom 174
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 35
Rest of Europe 6
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 85
Christian 127
Buddhist 6
Hindu 5
Jewish 0
Muslim 12
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 21
Total 257

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Old Kent Road ward is entrepreneurial, with a larger than average concentration of residents that are self-employed - 16% of the resident population. On average, around 9.3% of census respondents were self-employed. Male residents were more than twice as likely to be self-employed than women.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 77
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 32
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 23
Retired 36
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 10
Total 244

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 23
Professional Occupations 30
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 145

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 33
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 49
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 29
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 30
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 37
Full-time Student 18
Total 245

London, SE15 1SZ is within the Old Kent Road policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SE15 1SZ
Neighbourhood Team Address Old Kent Road
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SE15 1SZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE15 1SZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE15 1SZ. The nearest railway station is South Bermondsey, approximately 700 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
South Bermondsey 700 yards
Queens Road (Peckham) 0.6 miles
Surrey Quays 0.8 miles
New Cross Gate 0.8 miles
Peckham Rye 1 mile
New Cross 1.1 miles
Nunhead 1.1 miles
Canada Water 1.1 miles
Rotherhithe 1.3 miles
Deptford 1.3 miles
Brockley 1.5 miles
Wapping 1.5 miles
St Johns (London) 1.7 miles
Denmark Hill 1.7 miles
East Dulwich 1.8 miles
Greenwich 1.8 miles
Shadwell 2 miles
London Bridge 2 miles
Elephant & Castle 2 miles
Crofton Park 2.1 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE15 1SZ. The nearest Overground station is Queens Road Peckham, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE15 1SZ. The nearest is Pilgrims' Way Primary School, approximately 250 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Pilgrims' Way Primary School 250 yards July 2015
    
Ilderton Primary School 340 yards June 2015
    
Bird In Bush School 630 yards July 2024
    
John Keats Primary School 740 yards February 2023
    
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary 810 yards November 2023
    
St Francis RC Primary School half a mile March 2018
    
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy 0.5 miles May 2019
    
Kender Primary School 0.6 miles April 2016
    
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park 0.6 miles March 2018
    
Phoenix Primary School 0.6 miles June 2015
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE15 1SZ. The nearest is City of London Academy (Southwark), approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE15 1SZ. The nearest is Silverlock Medical Centre, approximately 710 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE15 1SZ. The nearest is Lacey Dental Practice, approximately 700 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lacey Dental Practice 700 yards
Dental Care Centre 0.7 miles
Blankendaal 0.7 miles
Bailie & Associates 0.7 miles
Surrey Quays Dental Practice 0.8 miles
Peckham Dental Clinic 0.8 miles
PH Dental Practice 1 mile
New Cross Dental Practice 1.1 miles
Marway & Patel 1.1 miles
South Bank Dental Care 1.1 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE15 1SZ. The nearest is Maudsley Hospital, approximately 1.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE15 1SZ. The nearest is Nash Opticians, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.