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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 19.7% 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 the area have 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
19.7%
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

Median price£800,000
Price per sq ft£840
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£574K – £1.2M

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £800,000 (about £840 per square foot) in Peckham Rye Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £244,000 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peckham Rye Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached21£1,470,000£904
Terraced35£1,040,000£881
Detached1£635,000£1,204
Flats55£575,000£784

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peckham Rye Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham Rye Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£763,000£455,000£1,145,000£902,500
2017£1,124,000£460,000£1,057,500£935,000
2018£2,200,000£485,000£1,157,000£904,000
2019£1,190,000£490,000£1,140,000£975,000
2020£2,000,000£502,500£1,231,000£925,000
2021£1,985,000£485,000£1,235,000£1,000,000
2022£1,535,000£527,500£1,357,500£982,000
2023£1,740,000£486,000£1,342,000£1,075,000
2024£1,880,000£500,000£1,635,000£995,000
2025£603,750£525,000£1,470,000£1,081,500
2026£600,000£1,415,000£837,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham Rye Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham Rye Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£689£789£820
2017£744£681£769
2018£732£702£747
2019£694£756£713
2020£727£793£756
2021£732£755£790
2022£774£889£836
2023£763£924£793
2024£769£895£834
2025£761£904£841
2026£803£906£876
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham Rye Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.