Old Kent Road ward is located in the London Borough of Southwark, stretching from Burgess Park in the north to the A2 road in the south. The area is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a high concentration of retail outlets, warehouses, and small businesses. The ward includes parts of the Old Kent Road, a major arterial route connecting central London to the southeast. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to postwar estates and newer developments, reflecting the area's evolving character.
Transport links are a key feature, with several bus routes serving the ward and plans for new Tube stations as part of the Bakerloo line extension. Burgess Park provides green space, while local amenities include schools, community centers, and places of worship. The ward has a diverse population, with a blend of long-standing residents and newer arrivals. Regeneration projects are underway, aiming to reshape the area while addressing housing and infrastructure needs.
On average Old Kent Road has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 57.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Old Kent Road is £44,999 per year. There are 8 schools in Old Kent Road: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 45 | £405,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £582,500 |
10 years price trend in Old Kent Road
SE163BX
South Bermondsey East
SE15DU
South Bermondsey Central
SE15JJ
South Bermondsey West
SE151LA
Lovegrove Street
SE151LE
Ruby Triangle
SE151LL
Murdock Street
SE152RW
Gervase Street
SE152TY
Springall Street
SE156RF
Bird In Bush Road
SE156SZ
Haymerle Road
SE156TL
Peckham Park Road
SE163BN
Ablett Street
SE163DP
South Bermondsey East
SE163FS
Varcoe Road
SE15PB
Avondale Square
SE15YX
South Bermondsey Central
SE151ND
Pencraig Way
SE151NX
Hillbeck Close
SE151RW
Friary Road
SE152RJ
Asylum Road
SE156AX
Waite Street
SE50JB
Cator Street
SE151TL
Ormside Street
SE15ES
South Bermondsey West
SE15HT
Rowcross Street
SE15JY
Ainsdale Drive
SE15XQ
South Bermondsey Central
SE152RL
Asylum Road
SE151DF
Studholme Street
SE151BE
Naylor Road
SE152RX
Clifton Crescent
SE163JE
Argyle Way
SE156TP
Maismore Street
SE156TT
Peckham Park Road
SE163BQ
Delaford Road
SE163DB
Varcoe Road
SE163DL
Peckham Park Road
SE15JS
Marlborough Grove
SE15YA
Cooper's Road
SE163BD
South Bermondsey East
SE15AG
Glengall Road
SE15EW
Marlborough Grove
SE15JA
Cooper's Road
SE151EB
Patterdale Road
SE151JS
Ruby Street
SE151NP
Ilderton Road
SE151TX
Penarth Street
SE156NF
Bianca Road
SE156NP
Burgess Park
SE156TN
Peckham Park Road
SE163AD
Varcoe Road
SE50JE
Loncroft Road
SE15DX
South Bermondsey West
SE15EZ
Avondale Square
SE15HX
Cooper's Road
SE156UN
Freda Corbett Close
SE156RP
Hereford Retreat
SE156SY
Haymerle Road
SE163DN
South Bermondsey East
SE163DS
South Bermondsey East
SE163DX
South Bermondsey East
SE163HA
Verney Way
SE163HF
Peckham Park Road
SE15HQ
Rowcross Street
SE15JG
Cooper's Road
SE15JX
Argyle Way
SE15NT
Avondale Square
SE151BQ
Bird In Bush Road
SE151DU
Peckham Park Road
SE151SE
Green Hundred Road
SE156RW
Bird In Bush Road
SE163AA
Barkworth Road
SE163BG
South Bermondsey East
SE50JD
Cobourg Road
SE151NH
Queens Road Peckham
SE15NU
Avondale Square
SE151BB
Bird In Bush Road
SE151SB
Ethnard Road
SE156DA
Bird In Bush Road
SE156RE
Peckham Park Road
SE163BA
Credon Road
SE163BB
Ryder Drive
SE163BU
South Bermondsey East
SE15AN
Olmar Street
SE15JU
Avondale Square
SE151ES
Ilderton Road
SE156NH
Bianca Road
SE156TA
Haymerle Road
SE163DG
Gerards Close
SE163JU
Ilderton Road
SE151BA
Ledbury Street
SE151RT
Green Hundred Road
SE152RS
Gervase Street
SE156NE
Colegrove Road
SE156TB
Haymerle Road
SE156TQ
Peckham Park Road
SE50HT
Cobourg Road
SE15JT
Ainsdale Drive
SE15NS
Avondale Square
SE15ZT
Cooper's Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.