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SE15 1DB

Old Kent Road

Southwark

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Detailed insights for SE15 1DB

Overview

Postcode SE15 1DB is located in a major urban area, within the Old Kent Road ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Queens Road Peckham area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queens Road Peckham is £60,240 per year. The nearest station is Queens Road Peckham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
88.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Queens Road Peckham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Queens Road Peckham has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

88.1%

Approximately 88.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Queens Road Peckham is £60,240 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from SE15 1DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Queens Road Peckham near SE15 1DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Queens Road Peckham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 1DB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.6 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.7 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 1DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows
0.1 miBrimmington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brimmington Park
0.4 miEckington GardensSmallWalking directions to Eckington Gardens

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
20,047.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.9(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.47(-35%)
Shoplifting
8.3(-17%)
Public order
6.55(-3%)
Theft from the person
6.55(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
167
38.84%
British
64
14.88%
Other
49
11.4%
Caribbean
39
9.07%
Other White
27
6.28%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
34.07%
No qualifications
57
17.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
57
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.99%
Level 3 (A level)
34
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
145
82.39%
Other social rented
10
5.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.68%
Owns with a mortgage
7
3.98%
Owns outright
3
1.7%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Old Kent Road

Median price£457,050
Price per sq ft£659
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£379K – £571K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Kent Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,280,000£664
Terraced15£675,000£658
Flats122£451,000£659

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Kent Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£400,000£620,000
2017£476,738£420,000
2018£349,950£555,000
2019£296,000£499,950
2020£345,000£597,838
2021£372,000£660,000
2022£382,500£565,000
2023£361,250£590,000
2024£365,000£585,000
2025£450,000£624,000
2026£422,500£675,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£582£527
2017£572£538
2018£577£512
2019£704£517
2020£495£618
2021£532£697
2022£551£619
2023£616£703
2024£551£661
2025£633£624
2026£630£630
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Kent Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 1DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 1DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202510, Drovers Place, London, SE15 2RPTerracedFreehold£495,000
13 Jan 2026Flat B, 28, Wagner Street, London, SE15 1NNFlatsLeasehold£315,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 11, Radford Court, 814, Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1AJFlatsLeasehold£260,000
23 Jan 202631, Drovers Place, London, SE15 2RRTerracedFreehold£675,000
31 Mar 202546, Drovers Place, London, SE15 2RRTerracedFreehold£624,000

Schools

In the SE15 1DB postcode area, located within Queens Road Peckham, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 1DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPilgrims' Way Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKender Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 1DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 1DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAldi840 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NQWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miNisa813 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NXWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miGeorge's909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NLWalking directions to George's
0.1 miLondisChesterfield Way, Southwark, SE14 5BEWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miThe Food WarehouseSylvan Grove, Southwark, SE15 1PBWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE15 1DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alexandra Austin

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Evelyn Akoto

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Richard Livingstone

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardOld Kent RoadE05011109
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Queens Road PeckhamE02000829
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 023AE01003984
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2026-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 1DB

Is SE15 1DB (Queens Road Peckham) safe?

The area around SE15 1DB records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE15 1DB?

The median sale price around SE15 1DB in Queens Road Peckham is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE15 1DB?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 1DB, including Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good), Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good) and Kender Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 1DB?

The closest station to SE15 1DB is Queens Road Peckham in TfL zone 2, about 589 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 1DB?

SE15 1DB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,257 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 1DB (Queens Road Peckham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE15 1DB is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alexandra Austin (Green Party), Evelyn Akoto (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Richard Livingstone (Labour and Co-operative Party).