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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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
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
46.2(+73%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.52(+20%)
Other theft
11.5(-1%)
Vehicle crime
9.2(-5%)
Burglary
8.39(+51%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £407,000 in Peckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,000 up to £1,000,000.

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
Flats57£385,000
Semi-Detached1£700,000
Terraced20£682,500

10 years median price trend in Peckham

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

All postcodes in Peckham

SE155QN

Melon Road

SE156JJ

Cronin Street

SE156JL

Sumner Road

SE155GD

Haslam Street

SE155JN

Charles Coveney Road

SE156GH

Cinnamon Close

SE156HZ

Lynbrook Grove

SE155JL

Finch Mews

SE156DS

Potters Close

SE156FA

East Surrey Grove

SE151AE

Fenham Road

SE155GQ

Commercial Way

SE155JT

Peckham Hill Street

SE155GL

Kelly Avenue

SE155JS

Bamber Road

SE156GB

Chandler Way

SE155SZ

Goldsmith Road

SE155UW

Friary Road

SE156FE

Peckham Grove

SE156PB

Garnies Close

SE151UQ

Leontine Close

SE155LJ

Peckham Road

SE156AA

Cator Street

SE156EE

Diamond Street

SE156GD

Chandler Way

SE156GL

Tower Mill Road

SE156DR

East Surrey Grove

SE156JF

Pentridge Street

SE57FB

Wodehouse Avenue

SE151QD

Elcot Avenue

SE155UN

Kincaid Road

SE156ER

Burcher Gale Grove

SE151QW

Naylor Road

SE155FJ

Peckham

SE156EY

Lynbrook Grove

SE156GP

Tower Mill Road

SE151AG

Nutcroft Road

SE155GA

Sumner Road

SE156GW

Chandler Way

SE155GF

Cator Street

SE155JX

Bamber Road

SE155LP

Peckham Road

SE156DY

Chandler Way

SE156FT

Shield Street

SE156HF

Blakes Road

SE156LD

Nutt Street

SE156PX

Peckham

SE57EQ

Southampton Way

SE156AD

Carisbrooke Gardens

SE155GR

Lisford Street

SE155JZ

Goldsmith Road

SE155SF

Peckham High Street

SE156DL

Innes Street

SE156FY

Sumner Road

SE156GQ

Tower Mill Road

SE156DW

Lidgate Road

SE156GJ

Tower Mill Road

SE156QT

St Georges Way

SE156AQ

Bibury Close

SE156PQ

Sumner Road

SE155GX

Beaton Close

SE155GZ

Grenard Close

SE155JU

Crane Street

SE155RY

Peckham

SE156AJ

Cator Street

SE156QY

Gandolfi Street

SE155GP

Watts Street

SE155QH

Pioneer Street

SE156FU

Peckham

SE151PY

Friary Road

SE155UB

Goldsmith Road

SE156DD

Pennack Road

SE156FL

Burcher Gale Grove

SE156GA

Savannah Close

SE156HT

Lynbrook Grove

SE156LY

Blakes Road

SE156PF

East Surrey Grove

SE156TZ

Wilmot Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.