Area Information for London, SE15 3SH

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Rye Lane ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Peckham. This page combines information for the address London, SE15 3SH, 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 June 1997. 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 Rye Lane
Constituency Peckham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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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 hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE15 3SH - click here.

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

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 3SH 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

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 4
Semi-Detached 25
Terraced 48
Flat (Purpose-Built) 94
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 7
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 183
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 47% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 11
Owned with Mortgage 26
Shared Ownership 31
Rented: From Council 55
Rented: Other Social 31
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 24
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 1
Total 184

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 68
Two People 48
Three People 23
Four People 22
Five People 8
Six People 9
Seven People 4
8+ People 1
Total 183

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 68
Family Household 88
Other Household 27
Total 183

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 81
Deprived In One Dimension 50
Deprived In Two Dimensions 34
Deprived In Three Dimensions 17
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 182

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 46% male.

Gender
Male 210
Female 245
Total 455

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 20
5-9 26
10-14 20
15-19 24
20-24 41
25-29 65
30-34 48
35-39 22
40-44 24
45-49 24
50-54 39
55-59 38
60-64 21
65-69 10
70-74 5
75-79 13
80-84 5
85+ 9
Total 454

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE15 3SH there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 53% 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 240
Married 81
Separated 14
Divorced 25
Widowed 20
Total 380

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 255
Good 117
Fair 47
Bad 26
Very Bad 11
Total 456

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) 184
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 50
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 28
No GCSEs or Equivalent 63
Other 6
Total 383

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 32% 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 144
Mixed Ethnicity 30
Indian 4
Pakistani 16
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 2
Other Asian 6
Black African 105
Black Caribbean 100
Other Black/African/Caribbean 31
Other 13
Total 456

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), 65% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 297
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 59
Middle East and Asia 22
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 48
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5
Total 455

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

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 297
10+ Years 133
5-10 Years 14
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 455

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 3SH.

Passport(s) Held
None 24
United Kingdom 370
Republic of Ireland 7
European Union 18
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 17
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 9
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3

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 149
Christian 221
Buddhist 3
Hindu 3
Jewish 5
Muslim 43
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 27
Total 456

Economic Activity Embed This

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 150
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 46
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 23
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 19
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 38
Retired 32
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 24
Other 30
Total 383

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 34
Professional Occupations 49
Associate Professional Occupations 43
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 27
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 27
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 24
Total 240

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 53
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 75
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 41
Semi-Routine Occupation 38
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 53
Full-time Student 36
Total 379

London, SE15 3SH is within the Rye Lane 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 3SH
Neighbourhood Team Address Rye Lane
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 3SH. 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 3SH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE15 3SH. The nearest railway station is Peckham Rye, approximately 340 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Peckham Rye 340 yards
Queens Road (Peckham) 780 yards
Nunhead 0.6 miles
East Dulwich 0.9 miles
Denmark Hill 1.1 miles
New Cross Gate 1.1 miles
Brockley 1.2 miles
South Bermondsey 1.4 miles
North Dulwich 1.4 miles
New Cross 1.5 miles
Honor Oak Park 1.6 miles
Crofton Park 1.6 miles
Loughborough Junction 1.6 miles
Surrey Quays 1.8 miles
Deptford 1.8 miles
St Johns (London) 1.8 miles
Herne Hill 1.9 miles
Canada Water 2.1 miles
Brixton 2.2 miles
Forest Hill 2.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE15 3SH. The nearest Overground station is Peckham Rye, approximately 350 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE15 3SH. The nearest is John Donne Primary School, approximately 500 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE15 3SH. The nearest is The St Thomas the Apostle College, approximately 670 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE15 3SH. The nearest is Sternhall Lane Surgery, approximately 410 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 3SH. The nearest is PH Dental Practice, approximately 330 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
PH Dental Practice 330 yards
Bailie & Associates 490 yards
PH Dental Care 560 yards
Peckham Dental Clinic 610 yards
Linden Grove Dental Care half a mile
Birwood Dental Care Ltd 0.7 miles
Blankendaal 0.8 miles
Dental Care Centre 0.9 miles
Dulwich Oak Dental Practice 0.9 miles
Dulwich Dental Office 0.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE15 3SH. The nearest is Maudsley Hospital, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE15 3SH. The nearest is R Woodfall, approximately 300 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
R Woodfall 300 yards
Boots-Peckham 410 yards
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Peckham 470 yards
R Woodfall 740 yards
Paine & Hunter 0.9 miles
Rodney Opticians 1.3 miles
Pro-Vision Opticians 1.5 miles
Nash Opticians 1.6 miles
Crofton Park Opticians 1.6 miles
Eyecloud Opticians 1.7 miles

* 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.