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SE15 2AA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

High crime rate7.6/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesTheft From The PersonVehicle CrimeAnti Social Behaviour…and 2 more

Trend +9% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 1.1/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 2/10England
Median sold price£493kSE15 sample - 71 sales
Recent change-1.5%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for London
Main ethnic groupBlack
Immediate area40.9%Average for London13.1%
Significant presenceblack african, black caribbean, white other
Immediate area41.9%Average for London26.1%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area44.5%Average for London41.2%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area13,779Average for London8,644
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area72.4%Average for London66.3%
Main tenureSocial rented
Immediate area48%Average for London22.2%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area75.6%Average for London71.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mixed tenure48% dominant

Owned29.5%
Private rent20.2%
Social rent48%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 12 matched

Volunteering @ Peckham Rye Junior ParkrunAges 18+ · Peckham Rye Parkrun · 667 m
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Volunteering @ Peckham Rye Junior ParkrunAges 18+ · Peckham Rye Parkrun · 667 m
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Volunteering @ Peckham Rye Junior ParkrunAges 18+ · Peckham Rye Parkrun · 667 m
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Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks38street disruption
HMO licences72shared housing

About SE15 2AA: area rating, property, schools and local change

SE15 2AA is a postcode in Nunhead & Queen's Road, Southwark, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE15 2AA, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SE15 2AA are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SE15 2AA is based on Southwark 023 Census 2021. It covers 10,925 residents, 13,779 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 30% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 48% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.

For property prices near SE15 2AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £493k from 71 rolling sales, down 1.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SE15 2AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE15 2AA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around SE15 2AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 72 HMO licences, 38 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about SE15 2AA

Is SE15 2AA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near SE15 2AA?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near SE15 2AA?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near SE15 2AA?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for SE15 2AA?

LocaleIQ matched SE15 2AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SE15 2AA?

The latest median sold price is £493k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around SE15 2AA?

LocaleIQ currently shows 72 HMO licences, 38 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.