SE15 1PL postcode in Lewisham, England
SE15 1PL is a postcode in Lewisham, in the New Cross Gate ward. It is in the Lewisham North parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SE15 1PL is, and what is near it
- SE15 1PL
- Other postcodes in SE15 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4818, longitude -0.0519)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SE15 1PL?
- LewishamCouncil, for all local services Lewisham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SE15 1PL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Lewisham NorthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Vicky Foxcroft
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SE15 1PL?
Every home and business at SE15 1PL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SE15 1PL?
Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data, read at 20:14 on 22 October 2026. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SE15 1PL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 10 homes and businesses at SE15 1PL. 10 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Lewisham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SE15 1PL: 8,204 properties in Lewisham are at high risk (5.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Lewisham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SE15 1PL is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 00:45 on 23 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames at South BermondseyFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames at South Bermondsey
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and WandsworthFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 00:45 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SE15 1PL?
Homes in SE15 1 sold for a typical £480,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 32 sales, up 5.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Terraced £757,500 9 sales
- Flat or maisonette £418,500 23 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SE15 district: a typical £555,000 from 441 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SE15 1PL
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SE15 1PL from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SE15 1PL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 850 homes in the neighbourhood around SE15 1PL. The largest share of them, 36%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (43%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Lewisham for 2026‑27: £2,237. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,492 (band A) to £2,735 (band E); band B, the most common, is £1,740.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 200 (24%) | £1,492 |
| Band B | about 310 (36%) | £1,740 |
| Band C | about 170 (20%) | £1,989 |
| Band D | about 130 (15%) | £2,237 |
| Band E | about 40 (5%) | £2,735 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,232 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,729 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,475 |
When the homes were built
- 6% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 3% 1945 to 1964
- 43% 1965 to 1982
- 33% 1983 to 1999
- 5% 2000 to 2009
- 11% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Lewisham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SE15 1PL is in (ONS area E01003302), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SE15 1PL?
The nearest open schools to SE15 1PL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SE15 1PL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SE15 1PL is South Bermondsey Rail Station, 750 metres away in a straight line.
- South Bermondsey Rail Station Railway station 750 mWalk
- Queens Road Peckham Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Canada Water Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 1.8 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Manor Grove (SE15), 139 m away.
More stations near SE15 1PL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SE15 1PL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SE15 1PL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Qrp Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7635 2170 900 mWalk
- Silverlock Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7237 4091 900 mWalk
- Park Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7232 2243 1.2 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SE15 1PL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SE15 1PL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- InstaVolt Charging point · No details mapped 1.0 kmWalk
- InstaVolt Charging point · 7 chargers 1.1 kmWalk
- Instavolt Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SE15 1PL?
The nearest to the centre of SE15 1PL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Dental Care Centre Limited Phone 020 7639 3323 850 mWalk
- Lacey Dental Practice Phone 020 7639 6024 900 mWalk
- Surrey Quays Dental Practice Phone 020 7231 7912 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SE15 1PL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 1.0 kmWalk
- Waldron Health Centre Phone 020 3049 8300 1.5 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SE15 1PL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SE15 1PL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Manley Court Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2025 · Phone 020 7635 4600 350 mWalk
- Gate House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7635 6883 1.1 kmWalk
- Olive Place Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8694 6902 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SE15 1PL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SE15 1PL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Hatcham Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 020 3826 5026 900 mWalk
- Bonamy Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7740 2523 900 mWalk
- Surdock Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7237 2512 1.2 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SE15 1PL?
The nearest vets to the centre of SE15 1PL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- PDSA Pet Aid Hospital 1.5 kmCycle
- Peckham Veterinary Surgery 1.7 kmCycle
- Petals Vets 1.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SE15 1PL in a conservation area?
The centre of SE15 1PL is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SE15 1PL?
Police.uk records 1,119 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SE15 1PL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 59, drugs 55, shoplifting 54, robbery 42, bicycle theft 32, possession of weapons 18, other crime 9, criminal damage and arson 6.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SE15 1PL
- Ward
- New Cross Gate
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Lewisham
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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