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SE15 4AQ

Copleston Road

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE15 4AQ

Overview

Postcode SE15 4AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Rye Lane ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year. The nearest station is East Dulwich, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Goose Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Camberwell South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,160 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Camberwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.7%

Approximately 21.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 265 ft away from SE15 4AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Camberwell South near SE15 4AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is East Dulwich located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 4AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich
0.6 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.6 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 4AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGoose GreenMediumWalking directions to Goose Green
0.5 miWarwick GardensSmallWalking directions to Warwick Gardens
0.2 miSt Francis ParkSmallWalking directions to St Francis Park

Area Profile

Population
530
Population density
10,095.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.04(-10%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.89(-39%)
Theft from the person
12.59(+34%)
Vehicle crime
10.88(+16%)
Other theft
10.3(-10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
47.74%
Other White
65
12.26%
Caribbean
37
6.98%
Other Asian
25
4.72%
Other Black
24
4.53%
Total population: 530

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
290
67.29%
Level 3 (A level)
46
10.67%
No qualifications
26
6.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
6.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
4.87%
Total 16+ residents: 431

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
35.4%
Owns with a mortgage
50
22.12%
Social rents from council
44
19.47%
Owns outright
27
11.95%
Shared ownership
13
5.75%
Total households: 226

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 4AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 4AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20258, Everthorpe Road, London, SE15 4DATerracedFreehold£1,425,000
14 Mar 2025138A, Copleston Road, London, SE15 4AFFlatsLeasehold£515,000
22 Oct 202522, Oxenford Street, London, SE15 4DEFlatsLeasehold£560,000
28 Mar 202524A, Oxenford Street, London, SE15 4DEFlatsLeasehold£596,750
14 Apr 202614, Hayes Grove, London, SE22 8DFFlatsLeasehold£475,000

Schools

In the SE15 4AQ postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 4AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGoose Green Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Belham Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Charter School East DulwichFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 4AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 4AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood Wine & More23 Grove Vale, London, SE22 8EQWalking directions to Food Wine & More
0.1 miLondis115 Grove Vale, London, SE22 8ENWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miPayless Food & WineQuorn Road, Southwark, SE22 8BHWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.2 miM&S FoodSouthwark, SE22 8EFWalking directions to M&S Food
0.2 miOrganic Village Market18 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HNWalking directions to Organic Village Market

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 4AQ, 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)Camberwell SouthE02000830
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 024EE01004052
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 4AQ

Is SE15 4AQ (Camberwell South) safe?

The area around SE15 4AQ records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4AQ?

The median sale price around SE15 4AQ in Camberwell South is £687,500 (about £810 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE15 4AQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 4AQ, including Goose Green Primary and Nursery School (Good), The Belham Primary School (Good) and The Charter School East Dulwich (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 4AQ?

The closest station to SE15 4AQ is East Dulwich in TfL zone 2, about 281 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE15 4AQ?

SE15 4AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,160 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 4AQ (Camberwell South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE15 4AQ 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).