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About

Peckham ward sits within the larger district of Peckham in South London. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and modern apartment developments. Rye Lane serves as its main commercial artery, lined with independent shops, international food stores, and popular market stalls. The ward includes local landmarks like the Peckham Library, noted for its distinctive architecture.

The area is anchored by Peckham Rye Park and Common, providing significant green space. Residential streets branch off from the main thoroughfares, creating a neighbourhood feel. A notable local hub is the Bussey Building, a former industrial warehouse that now hosts cultural events, studios, and rooftop views. Transport connections are provided by Peckham Rye railway station, linking the area to central London and surrounding boroughs.

Area overview

On average Peckham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 53.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peckham is £62,953 per year. There are 7 schools in Peckham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Peckham is home to around 14,785 people, with a population density of about 17,290.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53.7%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Peckham Population
14,785
Population density
17,290.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.59(+70%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.77(+28%)
Other theft
11.97(+5%)
Drugs
10.75(+73%)
Vehicle crime
9.2(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
4,404
29.78%
British
2,785
18.83%
Caribbean
1,570
10.62%
Other White
1,180
7.98%
Other
987
6.67%
Total population: 14,787

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,441
45.04%
No qualifications
2,191
18.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,653
13.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,126
9.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
983
8.14%
Total 16+ residents: 12,080

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,374
41%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,037
17.91%
Other social rented
981
16.94%
Owns with a mortgage
837
14.46%
Owns outright
274
4.73%
Total households: 5,790

Property prices in Peckham

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Peckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,000 up to £1,162,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peckham 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 Peckham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats60£375,000
Terraced19£740,000
Semi-Detached1£825,000

10 years median price trend in Peckham

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

All postcodes in Peckham

SE155EB

Peckham High Street

SE155GN

Whistler Mews

SE155LZ

Kelly Avenue

SE155SY

Goldsmith Road

SE155XA

Geldart Road

SE156GG

Samuel Street

SE156GX

Chandler Way

SE156GZ

Blakes Road

SE156HB

Blakes Road

SE156JD

Cronin Street

SE156PE

Garnies Close

SE155TR

Spring Tide Close

SE151AA

Fenham Road

SE151AB

Fenham Road

SE152TT

Meeting House Lane

SE155FZ

Compton Close

SE156FP

Calypso Crescent

SE156JG

Cronin Street

SE156LX

Diamond Street

SE155FH

Peckham

SE155NA

Kelly Avenue

SE155TB

Marmont Road

SE156DX

Granville Square

SE156HW

Garnies Close

SE156LH

Alder Close

SE156LT

Dorton Close

SE156PJ

Shield Street

SE156FN

Blake's Road

SE156DT

Chandler Way

SE156BZ

Newent Close

SE156FD

Peckham

SE151AD

Silkin Mews

SE156JX

Shurland Gardens

SE156QU

Dragon Road

SE156TY

Hastings Close

SE156FQ

Peckham

SE155GJ

Cator Street

SE155GY

Ashmore Close

SE155LN

Kelly Avenue

SE155QL

Sumner Road

SE155SJ

Peckham High Street

SE156DU

Granville Square

SE156EF

Newent Close

SE156GS

Chandler Way

SE156LP

Daniel Gardens

SE156RB

Chandler Way

SE156PL

Cator Street

SE155TE

Marmont Road

SE156BH

Ebley Close

SE156HN

Lynbrook Grove

SE156LJ

Garnies Close

SE156LU

Chandler Way

SE57EN

Peckham

SE156LG

Cinnamon Close

SE156BX

Comfort Street

SE155FA

Peckham Road

SE155JB

Moody Road

SE155JP

Charles Coveney Road

SE155LX

Kelly Avenue

SE155TA

Marmont Road

SE156DF

Pennack Road

SE156EB

East Surrey Grove

SE156EX

East Surrey Grove

SE156FB

Samuel Street

SE156GT

Chandler Way

SE156HS

Lynbrook Grove

SE156JW

Sumner Road

SE156QE

Bibury Close

SE155JQ

Commercial Way

SE155TH

Pennethorne Road

SE155TQ

Pennethorne Road

SE156AG

Bibury Close

SE156GN

Tower Mill Road

SE156PW

Sumner Road

SE155GH

East Surrey Grove

SE151PT

Commercial Way

SE151QG

Hoyland Close

SE155QS

Sumner Road

SE155SL

Peckham High Street

SE155SS

Peckham Hill Street

SE155ST

Goldsmith Road

SE155UG

Wentworth Crescent

SE155UQ

Furley Road

SE156BD

Ebley Close

SE156JE

Pentridge Street

SE155FF

Peckham

SE151AF

Nutcroft Road

SE151PU

Commercial Way

SE155LB

Kelly Avenue

SE156JY

Shurland Gardens

SE156QX

Comfort Street

SE155SX

Goldsmith Road

SE155TD

Marmont Road

SE155TS

Staffordshire Street

SE156GE

Calypso Crescent

SE156JH

Cronin Street

SE57FD

Wodehouse Avenue

SE156DJ

Blake's Road

SE155FG

Peckham

SE151QA

Holbeck Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.