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SE15 3TH

Heaton Road

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE15 3TH

Overview

Postcode SE15 3TH 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 Peckham Rye, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 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
79.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

79.3%

Approximately 79.3% 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 167 ft away from SE15 3TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Nunhead North near SE15 3TH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 3TH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.5 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.6 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 3TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeckham Rye CommonLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Common
0.4 miHolly Grove ShrubberySmallWalking directions to Holly Grove Shrubbery
0.4 miCossall ParkSmallWalking directions to Cossall Park

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
14,930.6 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

African
149
34.73%
Caribbean
79
18.41%
British
78
18.18%
Other Black
24
5.59%
Other White
22
5.13%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
35.54%
No qualifications
105
28.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
11.29%
Level 3 (A level)
33
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
155
76.35%
Owns with a mortgage
16
7.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
7.88%
Owns outright
7
3.45%
Other social rented
6
2.96%
Total households: 203

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 3TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 3TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 20258, Heaton Road, London, SE15 3NLTerracedFreehold£499,950
16 Dec 2025Flat 113, Co Operative House, 263, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£315,000
09 Dec 2025Flat 80, Co Operative House, 257, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£325,000
20 Nov 2025Flat 90, Co Operative House, 257, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£270,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 86, Co Operative House, 257, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£126,000

Schools

In the SE15 3TH postcode area, located within Nunhead North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBellenden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRye Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 3TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express265 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miFood & Wine24 Peckham Rye, London, SE15 4JRWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.2 miGhana Mini Market1 Choumert Road, London, SE15 4SEWalking directions to Ghana Mini Market
0.2 miFamily Convenience Store UK161 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TLWalking directions to Family Convenience Store UK
0.2 miFamily Carnation Supermarket151 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TLWalking directions to Family Carnation Supermarket

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 3TH, 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 Introduced2014-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 3TH

Is SE15 3TH (Nunhead North) safe?

The area around SE15 3TH 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 3TH?

The median sale price around SE15 3TH 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 3TH?

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

What is the nearest station to SE15 3TH?

The closest station to SE15 3TH is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 476 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 3TH?

SE15 3TH 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 3TH (Nunhead North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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