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SE15 4HS

Fenwick Road

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE15 4HS

Overview

Postcode SE15 4HS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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
34.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

34.9%

Approximately 34.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from SE15 4HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Nunhead North near SE15 4HS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 4HS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.5 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich
0.7 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 4HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeckham Rye CommonLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Common
0.2 miGoose GreenMediumWalking directions to Goose Green
0.5 miHolly Grove ShrubberySmallWalking directions to Holly Grove Shrubbery

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
7,948.7 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
154
45.43%
Other White
37
10.91%
African
36
10.62%
Caribbean
23
6.78%
Other
19
5.6%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
58.68%
No qualifications
35
12.15%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.25%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
28.19%
Owns with a mortgage
38
25.5%
Social rents from council
38
25.5%
Other social rented
14
9.4%
Owns outright
12
8.05%
Total households: 149

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 4HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 4HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025Flat B, 43, Fenwick Road, London, SE15 4HSFlatsLeasehold£355,000
27 Jun 2025Garden Flat, 37, Fenwick Road, London, SE15 4HSFlatsLeasehold£615,000
21 Mar 202523B, Fenwick Road, London, SE15 4HSFlatsLeasehold£585,000
06 Aug 20254, Fenwick Grove, London, SE15 4HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,025,000
07 Nov 202540B, Fenwick Road, London, SE15 4HWFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the SE15 4HS postcode area, located within Nunhead North, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 4HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBellenden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 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 4HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 4HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressEast Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9BDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCostcutterEast Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9BDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miEast Dulwich Food & Wine1 East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9BAWalking directions to East Dulwich Food & Wine
0.1 miLondis56 East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9AXWalking directions to Londis
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 4HS, 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 4HS

Is SE15 4HS (Nunhead North) safe?

The area around SE15 4HS 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 4HS?

The median sale price around SE15 4HS 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 4HS?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 4HS, including Bellenden Primary School (Good), St John's and St Clement's Church of England 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 4HS?

The closest station to SE15 4HS is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 747 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 4HS?

SE15 4HS 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 4HS (Nunhead North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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