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SE15 4NX

Alpha Street

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE15 4NX

Overview

Postcode SE15 4NX 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Goose Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Peckham Rye has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,430 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Peckham Rye has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

Approximately 27.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from SE15 4NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham Rye near SE15 4NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 4NX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.6 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.7 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 4NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGoose GreenMediumWalking directions to Goose Green
0.4 miWarwick GardensSmallWalking directions to Warwick Gardens
0.2 miHolly Grove ShrubberySmallWalking directions to Holly Grove Shrubbery

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
12,062.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.96(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.11(+31%)
Theft from the person
19.68(+110%)
Vehicle crime
18.09(+93%)
Other theft
11.7(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
57.92%
African
39
10.13%
Other White
35
9.09%
Caribbean
28
7.27%
Other Black
12
3.12%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
213
63.58%
No qualifications
41
12.24%
Level 3 (A level)
30
8.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
6.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
3.28%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
29.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
25.15%
Other social rented
38
22.22%
Owns outright
27
15.79%
Social rents from council
9
5.26%
Total households: 171

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 4NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 4NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Flat 2, 16, Alpha Street, London, SE15 4NXFlatsLeasehold£436,800
11 Nov 20251A, Mcdermott Road, London, SE15 4NZFlatsFreehold£655,000
13 Aug 2025Flat 1, 166, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4NBFlatsLeasehold£375,000
23 May 2025Flat 5, Cooper Works 19-23, Sternhall Lane, London, SE15 4NQFlatsLeasehold£540,000
26 Jun 202522, Choumert Road, London, SE15 4SEOtherFreehold£438,000

Schools

In the SE15 4NX postcode area, located within Peckham Rye, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 4NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBellenden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRye Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 4NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGhana Mini Market1 Choumert Road, London, SE15 4SEWalking directions to Ghana Mini Market
0.1 miFamily Convenience Store UK161 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TLWalking directions to Family Convenience Store UK
0.1 miFamily Carnation Supermarket151 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TLWalking directions to Family Carnation Supermarket
0.1 miFood & Wine24 Peckham Rye, London, SE15 4JRWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express265 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URWalking directions to Tesco 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 4NX, 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 025CE01004063
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 4NX

Is SE15 4NX (Peckham Rye) safe?

The area around SE15 4NX records about 137 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE15 4NX?

The median sale price around SE15 4NX 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 4NX?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 4NX, including Bellenden Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School (Good) and Rye Oak Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 4NX?

The closest station to SE15 4NX is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 300 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 4NX?

SE15 4NX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,430 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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