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Peckham Rye Common

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About

Peckham Rye Common is a large, open green space in Southwark. It consists of formal playing fields and more informal meadow areas, providing a functional recreational ground for the local community. The common is a key part of the area's geography, offering a flat, expansive contrast to the surrounding urban streets.

A notable feature is the distinct, separate woodland known as Peckham Rye Park, which adjoins the common to the north. The common itself is historically a traditional site for fairs and public gatherings. Its open character is defined by long sightlines across the grass, framed by mature trees that line its perimeter.

Area overview

On average Peckham Rye Common has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 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 per household in Peckham Rye Common is £85,791 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. Peckham Rye Common is home to around 9,388 people, with a population density of about 7,735.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.05(-18%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.85(-39%)
Vehicle crime
10.76(+15%)
Other theft
9.27(-19%)
Theft from the person
7.24(-23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,262
67.43%
Level 3 (A level)
870
11.15%
No qualifications
662
8.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
468
6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
304
3.9%
Total 16+ residents: 7,804

Housing

Housing tenure

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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £760,000 in Peckham Rye Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £244,000 up to £2,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peckham Rye Common in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peckham Rye Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£635,000£12,959
Flats55£515,000£8,021
Semi-Detached19£1,445,000£9,755
Terraced36£1,110,000£9,469

10 years median price trend in Peckham Rye Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham Rye Common.

All postcodes in Peckham Rye Common

SE154DB

Oglander Road

SE154EF

Muschamp Road

SE229QR

The Gardens

SE220JA

Barry Parade

SE229PL

Landells Road

SE220LS

Peckham Rye

SE228RG

Melbourne Grove

SE229BJ

Kelmore Villas

SE229AL

East Dulwich Road

SE228EY

Goose Green

SE229BL

Portman Terrace

SE229BN

Goose Green

SE228DZ

Derwent Grove

SE220DE

Upland Road

SE229EG

Upland Mews

SE220AU

Friern Road

SE229BE

Devonshire Terrace

SE229QF

The Gardens

SE229NB

Darrell Road

SE229AA

Crawthew Grove

SE228EA

Derwent Grove

SE229BQ

Solway Road

SE220LR

Peckham Rye

SE229EJ

Friern Road

SE220HX

Barry Road

SE228DY

Grove Vale

SE229NQ

Hindmans Road

SE220LP

Piermont Green

SE228EW

Lordship Lane

SE229AG

Oakhurst Grove

SE229NJ

Darrell Road

SE220RP

St Aidans Road

SE229EU

North Cross Road

SE220AX

Friern Road

SE153UA

Homestall Road

SE229ED

Underhill Road

SE220HP

Barry Road

SE229NF

Hindmans Road

SE154AJ

Avondale Rise

SE229AJ

Oakhurst Grove

SE154EG

Muschamp Road

SE229AQ

Oakhurst Grove

SE228HS

Tintagel Gardens

SE154EB

Ondine Road

SE220DA

Upland Road

SE228QZ

Melbourne Grove

SE220BY

Friern Road

SE229HE

Lacon Road

SE229AP

East Dulwich Road

SE228HT

Tintagel Crescent

SE228QF

Goose Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.