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SE15 3AU

Surrey Road

Peckham Rye

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Detailed insights for SE15 3AU

Overview

Postcode SE15 3AU is located in a major urban area, within the Peckham Rye ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Nunhead South & Newlands area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nunhead South & Newlands is £80,981 per year. The nearest station is Honor Oak Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peckham Rye Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Nunhead South & Newlands has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Nunhead South & Newlands has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Nunhead South & Newlands is £80,981 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE15 3AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Nunhead South & Newlands near SE15 3AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Honor Oak Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 3AU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Honor Oak Park

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Honor Oak Park
0.6 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park
0.6 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 3AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPeckham Rye ParkLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Park
0.5 miBrenchley GardensLargeWalking directions to Brenchley Gardens
0.5 miSt Norbert GreenSmallWalking directions to St Norbert Green

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
16,715 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.61(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.04(-63%)
Vehicle crime
9.66(+3%)
Burglary
3.86(-29%)
Other theft
3.48(-70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
60.87%
Other
31
8.99%
Other White
30
8.7%
Caribbean
18
5.22%
Irish
12
3.48%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
57.09%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.18%
No qualifications
29
10.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.18%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
36.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
26.92%
Owns outright
25
19.23%
Social rents from council
13
10%
Other social rented
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Peckham Rye

Median price£540,000
Price per sq ft£683
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £876K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £683 per square foot) in Peckham Rye area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £2,272,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peckham Rye over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,128,000£745
Semi-Detached10£1,007,508£833
Terraced25£950,000£744
Flats63£445,000£638

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peckham Rye

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham Rye.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£875,000£787,500
2017£1,017,500£412,500£895,000£785,000
2018£1,600,000£435,000£940,000£733,750
2019£1,150,000£392,500£980,000£795,000
2020£1,505,000£440,000£862,500£785,000
2021£1,724,975£445,000£1,145,500£884,000
2022£827,500£422,000£1,025,000£883,000
2023£820,000£420,250£1,250,000£986,146
2024£855,000£425,000£1,300,000£965,000
2025£1,132,500£450,000£1,077,508£921,150
2026£422,500£920,000£902,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham Rye.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham Rye.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£523£535£571
2017£586£611£596£655
2018£528£601£626£618
2019£594£617£652£632
2020£1,374£632£593£653
2021£729£613£765£674
2022£780£673£774£744
2023£518£650£762£739
2024£817£646£772£756
2025£699£675£798£733
2026£617£770£704
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham Rye.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peckham Rye in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 3AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 3AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202522, Surrey Road, London, SE15 3AUFlatsLeasehold£525,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 6, 15, Inverton Road, London, SE15 3DDFlatsLeasehold£260,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 1, 15, Inverton Road, London, SE15 3DDFlatsLeasehold£275,000
27 Mar 202641, Rye Road, London, SE15 3AXFlatsLeasehold£514,000
25 Mar 20256, Rye Road, London, SE15 3AXTerracedFreehold£840,000

Schools

In the SE15 3AU postcode area, located within Nunhead South & Newlands, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 3AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNewlands AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryIvydale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryChelwood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 3AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 3AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBest-one16 Inverton Road, London, SE15 3DDWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miIvydale Mini Market382 Ivydale Road, London, SE15 3DGWalking directions to Ivydale Mini Market
0.1 miK & M Supermarket116 Cheltenham Road, London, SE15 3ARWalking directions to K & M Supermarket
0.2 miHardings Convenience Store2 Cheltenham Road, London, SE15 3AQWalking directions to Hardings Convenience Store
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food100 St Norbert Road, London, SE4 2BNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 3AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Renata Hamvas

Peckham Rye - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Victoria Mills

Peckham Rye - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardPeckham RyeE05011111
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nunhead South & NewlandsE02000835
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 029BE01004016
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 3AU

Is SE15 3AU (Nunhead South & Newlands) safe?

The area around SE15 3AU records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3AU?

The median sale price around SE15 3AU in Nunhead South & Newlands is £540,000 (about £683 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE15 3AU?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 3AU, including Newlands Academy (Good), Ivydale Primary School (Good) and Chelwood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 3AU?

The closest station to SE15 3AU is Honor Oak Park in TfL zone 3, about 913 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 3AU?

SE15 3AU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 3AU (Nunhead South & Newlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE15 3AU is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Renata Hamvas (Labour Party) and Victoria Mills (Labour Party).