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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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Peckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peckham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats51£365,000£6,129
Semi-Detached1£825,000£7,174
Terraced22£705,000£7,641

10 years median price trend in Peckham

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

All postcodes in Peckham

SE156EE

Diamond Street

SE156AD

Carisbrooke Gardens

SE156FJ

Blake's Road

SE156JT

Boathouse Walk

SE156EF

Newent Close

SE155TE

Marmont Road

SE155TL

Marmont Road

SE155JB

Moody Road

SE155UD

Wentworth Crescent

SE155UB

Goldsmith Road

SE156DW

Lidgate Road

SE156PL

Cator Street

SE151AE

Fenham Road

SE155RT

Peckham

SE156FW

Garnies Close

SE156FB

Samuel Street

SE155RY

Peckham

SE155QL

Sumner Road

SE156FD

Peckham

SE156LY

Blakes Road

SE156PE

Garnies Close

SE151PT

Commercial Way

SE156FE

Peckham Grove

SE156AQ

Bibury Close

SE155TA

Marmont Road

SE156PW

Sumner Road

SE156JD

Cronin Street

SE156GE

Calypso Crescent

SE155LH

Kelly Avenue

SE151PY

Friary Road

SE155UG

Wentworth Crescent

SE151AH

Commercial Way

SE156GT

Chandler Way

SE57FB

Wodehouse Avenue

SE156QU

Dragon Road

SE156DX

Granville Square

SE156RB

Chandler Way

SE156PB

Garnies Close

SE156FU

Peckham

SE155LD

Kelly Avenue

SE156LU

Chandler Way

SE156JR

Carisbrooke Gardens

SE156HH

Cronin Street

SE156HZ

Lynbrook Grove

SE156FF

Ferdinand Drive

SE155JS

Bamber Road

SE155JQ

Commercial Way

SE156GS

Chandler Way

SE156LP

Daniel Gardens

SE155QH

Pioneer Street

SE155XA

Geldart Road

SE155RW

Lisford Street

SE155ST

Goldsmith Road

SE155GA

Sumner Road

SE156GH

Cinnamon Close

SE155JT

Peckham Hill Street

SE156GW

Chandler Way

SE156BZ

Newent Close

SE155GG

Commercial Way

SE156DF

Pennack Road

SE156QY

Gandolfi Street

SE156DU

Granville Square

SE155FH

Peckham

SE155TN

Goldsmith Road

SE156GY

Blakes Road

SE156FA

East Surrey Grove

SE155RP

Bonar Road

SE156JN

Jowett Street

SE156FQ

Peckham

SE156PX

Peckham

SE156HX

Macfarland Grove

SE57EN

Peckham

SE155GL

Kelly Avenue

SE155UN

Kincaid Road

SE156DR

East Surrey Grove

SE155EB

Peckham High Street

SE155TT

Spring Tide Close

SE156QT

St Georges Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.