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SE15 3PQ

Nunhead Estate

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE15 3PQ

Overview

Postcode SE15 3PQ is located in a major urban area, within the Rye Lane ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Nunhead North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nunhead North is £61,734 per year. The nearest station is Peckham Rye, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peckham Rye Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Nunhead North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Nunhead North has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.3%

Approximately 48.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Nunhead North is £61,734 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from SE15 3PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 3PQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.6 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.7 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 3PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPeckham Rye CommonLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Common
0.4 miGoose GreenMediumWalking directions to Goose Green
0.3 miNunhead GreenSmallWalking directions to Nunhead Green

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
10,383.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.88(+11%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.24(-19%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(-12%)
Burglary
7.21(+32%)
Other theft
7.21(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
37.71%
African
49
16.5%
Caribbean
35
11.78%
Other White
26
8.75%
Other
16
5.39%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
45.8%
No qualifications
49
20.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.34%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.62%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
45%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15%
Owns outright
14
11.67%
Other social rented
4
3.33%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Rye Lane

Median price£687,500
Price per sq ft£810
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£455K – £1.1M

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £687,500 (about £810 per square foot) in Rye Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £2,710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rye Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£1,285,000£906
Terraced58£1,032,500£837
Flats69£475,000£747

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rye Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rye Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£439,000£1,015,000£797,500
2017£439,000£1,041,250£780,000
2018£440,000£1,129,500£833,885
2019£450,000£960,000£833,750
2020£491,250£1,155,000£935,289
2021£460,000£1,122,000£920,000
2022£450,000£990,000£918,750
2023£475,500£1,015,000£975,000
2024£497,000£1,225,000£950,000
2025£506,850£1,163,838£1,000,000
2026£416,750£1,497,500£870,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rye Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rye Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£681£786£733
2017£742£799£636
2018£662£719£742
2019£675£712£762
2020£707£852£788
2021£691£911£802
2022£728£929£833
2023£703£946£843
2024£749£997£844
2025£750£909£857
2026£707£922£805
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rye Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 3PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025Flat 32, Tilling House, Nunhead Estate, London, SE15 3PQFlatsLeasehold£333,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 33, Tilling House, Nunhead Estate, London, SE15 3PQFlatsLeasehold£324,450
19 Dec 2025Flat 10, Tyrells Court, 25, Nunhead Lane, London, SE15 3TQFlatsLeasehold£430,000
20 Feb 202614, Whorlton Road, London, SE15 3PDTerracedLeasehold£495,000
07 Oct 202510A, Whorlton Road, London, SE15 3PDFlatsLeasehold£232,417

Schools

In the SE15 3PQ postcode area, located within Nunhead North, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 3PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRye Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBellenden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired UnitMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 3PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 3PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSG Convenience StoreBarforth Road, Southwark, SE15 3TUWalking directions to SG Convenience Store
0.1 miEast Dulwich Food & Wine1 East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9BAWalking directions to East Dulwich Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco ExpressEast Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9BDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCostcutterEast Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9BDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miFood & Wine24 Peckham Rye, London, SE15 4JRWalking directions to Food & 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 3PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Esme Dobson

Rye Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jasmine Ali

Rye Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Reginald Popoola

Rye Lane - 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
WardRye LaneE05011113
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nunhead NorthE02000832
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 026DE01004064
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 3PQ

Is SE15 3PQ (Nunhead North) safe?

The area around SE15 3PQ records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE15 3PQ?

The median sale price around SE15 3PQ in Nunhead North is £687,500 (about £810 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE15 3PQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 3PQ, including Rye Oak Primary School (Good), Bellenden Primary School (Good) and St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 3PQ?

The closest station to SE15 3PQ is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 843 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 3PQ?

SE15 3PQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 3PQ (Nunhead North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE15 3PQ is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Esme Dobson (Labour Party), Jasmine Ali (Labour Party) and Reginald Popoola (Green Party).