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SE15 3UG

Somerton Road

Peckham Rye

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Detailed insights for SE15 3UG

Overview

Postcode SE15 3UG is located in a major urban area, within the Peckham Rye ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Nunhead North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peckham Rye Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Nunhead North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Nunhead North has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Nunhead North near SE15 3UG 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 Nunhead located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 3UG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.7 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.9 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 3UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miPeckham Rye CommonLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Common
0.3 miPeckham Rye ParkLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Park
0.4 miPiermont GreenSmallWalking directions to Piermont Green

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
13,422.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.18(-58%)
Vehicle crime
6.59(-30%)
Other theft
5.65(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.65(-1%)
Drugs
4.71(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
60.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
7.93%
Other White
27
7.65%
Caribbean
17
4.82%
Indian
12
3.4%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
201
76.72%
Level 3 (A level)
19
7.25%
No qualifications
17
6.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.44%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
43.36%
Owns outright
35
24.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16.78%
Other social rented
14
9.79%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.5%
Total households: 143

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 3UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 3UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20254, Somerton Road, London, SE15 3UGTerracedFreehold£875,000
13 Jun 2025Flat 3, Williamson Court, 163A, Peckham Rye, London, SE15 3HZFlatsLeasehold£535,000
06 Feb 202615A, Waveney Avenue, London, SE15 3UFTerracedFreehold£805,000
30 Jun 202511, Waveney Avenue, London, SE15 3UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,000,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 48, Aura Court, 163, Peckham Rye, London, SE15 3GWFlatsLeasehold£285,000

Schools

In the SE15 3UG postcode area, located within Nunhead North, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 3UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRye Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Girls' Academy East DulwichAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryHarris Boys' Academy East DulwichAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 3UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 3UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSG Convenience StoreBarforth Road, Southwark, SE15 3TUWalking directions to SG Convenience Store
0.3 miHardings Convenience Store2 Cheltenham Road, London, SE15 3AQWalking directions to Hardings Convenience Store
0.3 miEast Dulwich Food & Wine1 East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9BAWalking directions to East Dulwich Food & Wine
0.4 miTesco ExpressEast Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9BDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 minunhead express2 Kirkwood Road, London, SE15 3XXWalking directions to nunhead express

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 3UG, 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 NorthE02000832
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 026CE01004019
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 3UG

Is SE15 3UG (Nunhead North) safe?

The area around SE15 3UG records about 45 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE15 3UG?

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

What schools are near SE15 3UG?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 3UG, including Rye Oak Primary School (Good), Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (Outstanding) and Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 3UG?

The closest station to SE15 3UG is Nunhead in TfL zone 2, about 846 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 3UG?

SE15 3UG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,178 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE15 3UG 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).