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SE15 4LA

Waghorn Street

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE15 4LA

Overview

Postcode SE15 4LA is located in a major urban area, within the Rye Lane ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Peckham Rye area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peckham Rye is £76,254 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 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peckham Rye Common.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Peckham Rye has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Peckham Rye has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Peckham Rye is £76,254 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE15 4LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham Rye near SE15 4LA 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 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 4LA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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
0.8 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 4LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPeckham Rye CommonLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Common
0.3 miGoose GreenMediumWalking directions to Goose Green
0.4 miWarwick GardensSmallWalking directions to Warwick Gardens

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
16,022.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.48(+28%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.59(-53%)
Vehicle crime
13.93(+49%)
Other theft
5.97(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
51.22%
Caribbean
34
11.85%
Other White
29
10.1%
African
13
4.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
4.53%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
57.43%
No qualifications
31
12.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.24%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.82%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
28.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.42%
Owns outright
24
20.34%
Social rents from council
14
11.86%
Other social rented
14
11.86%
Total households: 118

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 4LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 4LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 202563, Waghorn Street, London, SE15 4LATerracedLeasehold£530,000
18 Mar 202528, Anstey Road, London, SE15 4JYTerracedFreehold£1,300,000
08 Dec 202529, Anstey Road, London, SE15 4JXTerracedFreehold£1,100,000
31 Mar 202525, Anstey Road, London, SE15 4JXTerracedFreehold£1,100,000
28 Mar 202519, Anstey Road, London, SE15 4JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£880,000

Schools

In the SE15 4LA postcode area, located within Peckham Rye, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired UnitMiscellaneous

N/A

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 4LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMaxted Mini MarketMaxted Road, Southwark, SE15 4LLWalking directions to Maxted Mini Market
0.1 miFood & Wine24 Peckham Rye, London, SE15 4JRWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miBellenden Food and Wine145 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 4DHWalking directions to Bellenden Food and Wine
0.2 miVillage Grocer180 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 4BWWalking directions to Village Grocer
0.2 miGhana Mini Market1 Choumert Road, London, SE15 4SEWalking directions to Ghana Mini 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 4LA, 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)Peckham RyeE02000831
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 025DE01004065
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 4LA

Is SE15 4LA (Peckham Rye) safe?

The area around SE15 4LA records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE15 4LA?

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

What schools are near SE15 4LA?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 4LA, including Bellenden Primary School (Good), St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit and St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 4LA?

The closest station to SE15 4LA is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 493 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 4LA?

SE15 4LA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 4LA (Peckham Rye) in Parliament and on the local council?

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