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Peckham Rye Common

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About

Peckham Rye Common is a large open space in Southwark, spanning around 113 acres. It includes a mix of grassland, woodland, and recreational areas. The common is bordered by residential streets and has several entrances, making it easily accessible. A small stream, the Peck, runs through the northern edge of the space. The area is known for its mature trees and wildlife, including birds and small mammals.

The common features sports facilities, including football pitches and a bowling green. There are also playgrounds for children and paths for walking or cycling. Peckham Rye Park, adjacent to the common, offers more formal gardens and a café. The space is used by locals for leisure and community events throughout the year. Its size and varied landscape make it a practical green area in an urban setting.

Area overview

On average Peckham Rye Common has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Peckham Rye Common is £72,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Peckham Rye Common: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Peckham Rye Common Population
9,388
Population density
7,735.7 per km²

Demographics

British
5,510
58.71%
Other White
1,071
11.41%
Caribbean
498
5.31%
African
441
4.7%
Irish
261
2.78%
Total population: 9,385

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,282
31.25%
Owns with a mortgage
1,204
29.35%
Owns outright
663
16.16%
Other social rented
521
12.7%
Social rents from council
322
7.85%
Total households: 4,102

Property prices in Peckham Rye Common

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Peckham Rye Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£1,740,000
Flats88£516,000
Semi-Detached8£1,167,500
Terraced35£995,000

10 years price trend in Peckham Rye Common

All postcodes in Peckham Rye Common

SE229EX

Crystal Palace Road

SE220HS

Peckham Rye Common

SE229ED

Underhill Road

SE229BN

Peckham Rye Common

SE229DX

Henslowe Road

SE229EA

Landells Road

SE229NG

Hindmans Road

SE229QF

The Gardens

SE228HT

Tintagel Crescent

SE229EG

Friern Road

SE229EJ

Friern Road

SE220SH

Peckham Rye Common

SE228PW

Derwent Grove

SE229BF

Crystal Palace Road

SE229EF

Friern Road

SE229EY

Crystal Palace Road

SE229NJ

Darrell Road

SE154EF

Muschamp Road

SE220EA

Peckham Rye Common

SE220LW

Peckham Rye Common

SE229FD

Acre Drive

SE154DD

Everthorpe Road

SE220QF

Underhill Road

SE229AT

Peckham Rye Common

SE154EL

Oglander Road

SE228HN

Peckham Rye Common

SE229PP

Landells Road

SE229QQ

The Gardens

SE154DZ

Adys Road

SE220AX

Friern Road

SE229PL

Landells Road

SE229AR

Holmes Close

SE229NQ

Hindmans Road

SE220RW

Marcus Garvey Mews

SE228RA

Melbourne Grove

SE228RB

Jarvis Road

SE229AL

Peckham Rye Common

SE229EP

Crystal Palace Road

SE229PJ

Landells Road

SE153UA

Homestall Road

SE228WW

Railway Rise

SE229BJ

Kelmore Grove

SE229ES

Crystal Palace Road

SE229QE

The Gardens

SE220LT

Friern Road

SE229BE

Solway Road

SE228QZ

Melbourne Grove

SE229BH

Kelmore Grove

SE229HB

Crystal Palace Road

SE229NA

Tyrrell Road

SE229QS

Wellington Mews
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.