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SE15 3RB

Gordon Road

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE15 3RB

Overview

Postcode SE15 3RB 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 very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 Nunhead, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peckham Rye Common.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Nunhead North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Nunhead North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.1%

Approximately 35.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from SE15 3RB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Nunhead located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 3RB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.5 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.5 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 3RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPeckham Rye CommonLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Common
0.4 miCossall ParkSmallWalking directions to Cossall Park
0.1 miNunhead GreenSmallWalking directions to Nunhead Green

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
8,113.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.82(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.28(+2%)
Shoplifting
15.74(+58%)
Other theft
14.69(+29%)
Theft from the person
11.02(+17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
40.55%
Caribbean
79
19.65%
African
61
15.17%
Other White
23
5.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
3.23%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
47.88%
No qualifications
61
17.28%
Level 3 (A level)
48
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
9.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.8%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
35.1%
Social rents from council
33
21.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.23%
Owns outright
20
13.25%
Other social rented
20
13.25%
Total households: 151

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 3RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 3RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Flat 1, 130, Gordon Road, London, SE15 3RPFlatsLeasehold£475,000
14 Aug 202594, Gordon Road, London, SE15 3RPTerracedFreehold£1,125,000
24 Jul 2025110, Gordon Road, London, SE15 3RPTerracedFreehold£1,525,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 8, 130, Gordon Road, London, SE15 3RPFlatsLeasehold£477,500
26 Aug 202520, Monteagle Way, London, SE15 3RSFlatsLeasehold£530,000

Schools

In the SE15 3RB postcode area, located within Nunhead North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 3RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRye Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHollydale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 3RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 3RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 minunhead express2 Kirkwood Road, London, SE15 3XXWalking directions to nunhead express
0.2 miSG Convenience StoreBarforth Road, Southwark, SE15 3TUWalking directions to SG Convenience Store
0.3 miTesco Express265 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miJulian supermarket137 Brayards Road, London, SE15 2BXWalking directions to Julian supermarket
0.3 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 3RB, 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 026EE01004068
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 3RB

Is SE15 3RB (Nunhead North) safe?

The area around SE15 3RB records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3RB?

The median sale price around SE15 3RB 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 3RB?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 3RB, including St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School (Good), Rye Oak Primary School (Good) and Hollydale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 3RB?

The closest station to SE15 3RB is Nunhead in TfL zone 2, about 534 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 3RB?

SE15 3RB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,783 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE15 3RB 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).