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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

SE156FL

Burcher Gale Grove

SE156PQ

Sumner Road

SE155GQ

Commercial Way

SE156AG

Bibury Close

SE156HY

Blakes Road

SE156PA

Sumner Road

SE155SF

Peckham High Street

SE155GX

Beaton Close

SE155TJ

Staffordshire Street

SE156LG

Cinnamon Close

SE156DH

Blake's Road

SE155JP

Charles Coveney Road

SE155LA

Kelly Avenue

SE155TS

Staffordshire Street

SE156DJ

Blake's Road

SE155FG

Peckham

SE155SU

Goldsmith Road

SE151AB

Fenham Road

SE155FE

Peckham

SE156PD

Cator Street

SE156PR

Peckham

SE155UW

Friary Road

SE156GJ

Tower Mill Road

SE156JE

Pentridge Street

SE151QG

Hoyland Close

SE156BX

Comfort Street

SE156LT

Dorton Close

SE155LB

Kelly Avenue

SE155UQ

Furley Road

SE156JW

Sumner Road

SE151PU

Commercial Way

SE155UE

Neville Close

SE155RS

Peckham High Street

SE156AF

Bibury Close

SE156PY

Pennack Road

SE156JH

Cronin Street

SE156PH

Peckham Grove

SE155QN

Melon Road

SE156GL

Tower Mill Road

SE156BD

Ebley Close

SE155TF

Goldsmith Road

SE156QD

Cator Street

SE155GN

Whistler Mews

SE155JX

Bamber Road

SE155SE

Peckham High Street

SE156JY

Shurland Gardens

SE156HB

Blakes Road

SE155SX

Goldsmith Road

SE156HR

Lynbrook Grove

SE156LZ

Innes Street

SE156DL

Innes Street

SE155LN

Kelly Avenue

SE156PS

Peckham

SE156LX

Diamond Street

SE156GN

Tower Mill Road

SE151AA

Fenham Road

SE151PX

Friary Road

SE156LL

Daniel Gardens

SE156AA

Cator Street

SE156JS

Carisbrooke Gardens

SE155LL

Kelly Avenue

SE156BG

Daniel Gardens

SE156GQ

Tower Mill Road

SE155SS

Peckham Hill Street

SE151AF

Nutcroft Road

SE156QE

Bibury Close

SE57FD

Wodehouse Avenue

SE155LX

Kelly Avenue

SE156BH

Ebley Close

SE155GZ

Grenard Close

SE155GR

Lisford Street

SE156DB

Commercial Way

SE155QW

Melon Road

SE156UJ

Buller Close

SE156PJ

Shield Street

SE156HG

Blakes Road

SE156TZ

Wilmot Close

SE156FY

Sumner Road

SE155SZ

Goldsmith Road

SE156LD

Nutt Street

SE151QD

Elcot Avenue

SE152UA

Meeting House Lane

SE156DQ

Peckham

SE155GP

Watts Street

SE156HF

Blakes Road

SE156GP

Tower Mill Road

SE156QZ

Watling Street

SE151QW

Naylor Road

SE156AJ

Cator Street

SE151UH

Leontine Close

SE155LZ

Kelly Avenue

SE156UA

Wilmot Close

SE155FZ

Compton Close

SE156ER

Burcher Gale Grove

SE57EQ

Southampton Way

SE155LJ

Peckham Road

SE155GS

Corbden Close

SE155JR

Peckham

SE156BU

Daniel Gardens

SE155JW

Peckham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.