Rye Lane ward is located in the London Borough of Southwark, covering parts of Peckham and Nunhead. The area is known for its high-density residential streets and bustling commercial activity along Rye Lane, a key shopping and dining hub. The ward includes a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside modern apartment developments. Public transport links are strong, with Peckham Rye station providing rail and Overground services.
The ward is home to Peckham Levels, a creative workspace and community venue housed in a converted multi-storey car park. Green spaces include Peckham Rye Park, which offers recreational facilities and a large common. The area has a varied demographic, with a range of independent businesses, markets, and cultural venues contributing to its local character. Rye Lane itself features a mix of traditional shops, international grocery stores, and eateries reflecting the area's multicultural population.
Area overview
On average Rye Lane has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rye Lane is £57,117 per year. There are 6 schools in Rye Lane: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.
Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Area Profile
Rye Lane Population
14,471
Population density
11,379.9 per km²
Demographics
British
5,888
40.69%
African
2,091
14.45%
Caribbean
1,488
10.28%
Other White
1,379
9.53%
Other
695
4.8%
Total population: 14,471
Christian
6,049
41.8%
No religion
5,921
40.91%
Muslim
1,109
7.66%
Not answered
1,022
7.06%
Buddhist
109
0.75%
Total population: 14,473
Level 4 qualifications or above
6,787
56.69%
No qualifications
1,683
14.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,297
10.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
7.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
6.15%
Total 16+ residents: 11,972
Employed
7,922
66.19%
Retired
1,090
9.11%
Student
673
5.62%
Other economically inactive
538
4.49%
Unemployed
487
4.07%
Total 16+ residents: 11,969
Housing
Social rents from council
1,556
25.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,492
23.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,312
21.09%
Other social rented
835
13.42%
Owns outright
752
12.09%
Total households: 6,220
Purpose-built flat
2,789
44.84%
Terraced
1,406
22.6%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
1,116
17.94%
Semi-detached
525
8.44%
Detached
135
2.17%
Total households: 6,220
Property prices in Rye Lane
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £601,430 in Rye Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £2,683,000.
