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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 average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 53.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peckham is £62,942 per year. The median sale price in Peckham is £450,000 (around £597 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £357,500 and £630,000. There are 3 schools in Peckham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
53.8%
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

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £597
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £358K – £630K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £597 per square foot) in Peckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,308,331.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£825,000£666
Terraced17£740,000£699
Flats47£380,000£557

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peckham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£332,500£520,000
2017£350,000£620,000
2018£354,000£670,000
2019£378,750£515,000
2020£380,000£600,000
2021£373,500£600,000
2022£377,500£630,000
2023£377,500£725,000
2024£359,000£707,500
2025£365,000£715,000
2026£390,000£740,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£571£537
2017£549£618
2018£584£648
2019£591£524
2020£607£602
2021£586£665
2022£565£697
2023£566£778
2024£582£678
2025£600£736
2026£557£663
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peckham 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Peckham ward.

Local councillors

Dean Douglas Peters

Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ryan Denis Cox

Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sabina Emmanuel

Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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