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SE15 2BG

Kirkwood Road

Nunhead & Queen's Road

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Detailed insights for SE15 2BG

Overview

Postcode SE15 2BG is located in a major urban area, within the Nunhead & Queen's Road ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Queens Road Peckham area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Holly Grove Shrubbery.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Queens Road Peckham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Queens Road Peckham has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.1%

Approximately 37.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 282 ft away from SE15 2BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Queens Road Peckham near SE15 2BG 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 2BG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.4 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.4 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 2BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHolly Grove ShrubberySmallWalking directions to Holly Grove Shrubbery
0.2 miCossall ParkSmallWalking directions to Cossall Park
0.3 miNunhead GreenSmallWalking directions to Nunhead Green

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
12,445.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.57(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.67(-64%)
Vehicle crime
7.52(-20%)
Other theft
6.45(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.3(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
43.39%
African
55
13.72%
Caribbean
31
7.73%
Other White
28
6.98%
Other Asian
20
4.99%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
197
55.65%
No qualifications
66
18.64%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
6.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
3.39%
Total 16+ residents: 354

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
22.86%
Social rents from council
36
20.57%
Owns outright
35
20%
Other social rented
29
16.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
16.57%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Nunhead & Queen's Road

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£666
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£381K – £705K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £666 per square foot) in Nunhead & Queen's Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,627 up to £1,247,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nunhead & Queen's Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£920,000£795
Terraced45£770,000£772
Flats77£423,000£638

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nunhead & Queen's Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nunhead & Queen's Road.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£378,000£1,050,000£675,000
2017£465,000£757,500£680,000
2018£380,000£485,000£665,000
2019£392,500£791,250£701,750
2020£440,000£597,500£750,000
2021£429,000£801,000£765,000
2022£419,000£1,057,500£815,000
2023£397,500£1,350,000£792,000
2024£408,500£975,000£837,500
2025£415,000£935,000£787,500
2026£385,000£792,500£770,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nunhead & Queen's Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nunhead & Queen's Road.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£584£383£640
2017£694£714£589
2018£620£456£626
2019£614£814£650
2020£687£612£645
2021£631£821£705
2022£621£868£774
2023£638£767£732
2024£650£742£751
2025£616£724£772
2026£626£1,023£783
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nunhead & Queen's Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nunhead & Queen's Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 2BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 2BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026131, Kirkwood Road, London, SE15 2BGTerracedFreehold£625,000
12 Sept 2025151, Kirkwood Road, London, SE15 2BGTerracedFreehold£675,000
02 Oct 202524, Caulfield Road, London, SE15 2DETerracedFreehold£689,000
12 Sept 202568, Lugard Road, London, SE15 2SZTerracedFreehold£620,000
09 May 202585, Lugard Road, London, SE15 2SZTerracedFreehold£1,065,000

Schools

In the SE15 2BG postcode area, located within Queens Road Peckham, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 2BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryJohn Donne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe St Thomas the Apostle CollegeVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 2BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 2BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJulian supermarket137 Brayards Road, London, SE15 2BXWalking directions to Julian supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's Local83-89 Queen's Road, London, SE15 2EZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Express151-155 Queen's Road, London, SE15 2NDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 minunhead express2 Kirkwood Road, London, SE15 3XXWalking directions to nunhead express
0.3 miYours Food and WineSouthwark, SE15 5EGWalking directions to Yours Food and Wine

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 2BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Alice Dawkins

Nunhead & Queen's Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Claire Frances Sheppard

Nunhead & Queen's Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Richard Joseph Taylor

Nunhead & Queen's Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Queens Road PeckhamE02000829
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 023EE01004006
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 2BG

Is SE15 2BG (Queens Road Peckham) safe?

The area around SE15 2BG records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2BG?

The median sale price around SE15 2BG in Queens Road Peckham is £520,000 (about £666 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE15 2BG?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 2BG, including St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School (Good), John Donne Primary School (Good) and The St Thomas the Apostle College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 2BG?

The closest station to SE15 2BG is Queens Road Peckham in TfL zone 2, about 435 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 2BG?

SE15 2BG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 2BG (Queens Road Peckham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE15 2BG is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Catherine Alice Dawkins (Green Party), Claire Frances Sheppard (Green Party) and Richard Joseph Taylor (Green Party).