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Nunhead & Queen's Road

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About

Nunhead & Queen's Road is a residential ward in southeast London, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area centres on Nunhead Green and the bustling Queens Road, which provides local shops and amenities. It is bordered by Peckham Rye to the west and Honor Oak to the east, creating a distinct neighbourhood feel away from major thoroughfares. The housing stock is primarily period homes, with some modern infill developments.

The ward is defined by its elevated position and green spaces, most notably the historic Nunhead Cemetery. This vast, wooded Victorian cemetery offers expansive views across London and is a significant local landmark. The area maintains a strong sense of community, with independent businesses along its main roads. Its transport links are provided primarily by the Overground station at Queens Road Peckham.

Area overview

On average Nunhead & Queen's Road has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nunhead & Queen's Road is £61,344 per year. There are 3 schools in Nunhead & Queen's Road: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Nunhead & Queen's Road is home to around 15,554 people, with a population density of about 11,808.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Nunhead & Queen's Road Population
15,554
Population density
11,808.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.37(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.65(+38%)
Other theft
13.12(+13%)
Vehicle crime
11.32(+17%)
Burglary
9.84(+77%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,511
35.43%
African
3,024
19.44%
Caribbean
1,733
11.14%
Other White
1,260
8.1%
Other Black
749
4.81%
Total population: 15,556

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,500
50.33%
No qualifications
2,164
16.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,637
12.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,062
8.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
905
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 12,914

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,015
30.33%
Owns with a mortgage
1,387
20.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,140
17.16%
Other social rented
1,140
17.16%
Owns outright
614
9.24%
Total households: 6,644

Property prices in Nunhead & Queen's Road

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £493,750 in Nunhead & Queen's Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £1,247,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nunhead & Queen's Road in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nunhead & Queen's Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats82£415,000
Semi-Detached1£723,750
Terraced49£785,000

10 years median price trend in Nunhead & Queen's Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nunhead & Queen's Road.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.