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SE15 4UR

Rye Lane

Southwark

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Detailed insights for SE15 4UR

Overview

Postcode SE15 4UR 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 160.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peckham Rye Common.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Peckham Rye has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Peckham Rye has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.9%

Approximately 35.9% 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 45 ft away from SE15 4UR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 4UR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.6 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.6 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
23,507.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.3(+26%)
Theft from the person
34.33(+266%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.49(-13%)
Other theft
23.49(+106%)
Shoplifting
20.33(+104%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
29.11%
African
67
21.2%
Caribbean
43
13.61%
Other White
29
9.18%
Other
21
6.65%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
60.09%
No qualifications
26
11.4%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.39%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
35.21%
Shared ownership
40
28.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.01%
Owns with a mortgage
18
12.68%
Owns outright
5
3.52%
Total households: 142

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 4UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 4UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 2025Flat 113, Co Operative House, 263, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£315,000
09 Dec 2025Flat 80, Co Operative House, 257, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£325,000
20 Nov 2025Flat 90, Co Operative House, 257, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£270,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 86, Co Operative House, 257, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£126,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 81, Co Operative House, 257, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URFlatsLeasehold£198,000

Schools

In the SE15 4UR postcode area, located within Peckham Rye, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRye Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 4UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express265 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4URWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miFood & Wine24 Peckham Rye, London, SE15 4JRWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miGhana Mini Market1 Choumert Road, London, SE15 4SEWalking directions to Ghana Mini Market
0.2 miFamily Convenience Store UK161 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TLWalking directions to Family Convenience Store UK
0.2 miFamily Carnation Supermarket151 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TLWalking directions to Family Carnation Supermarket

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 4UR, 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 025BE01004062
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 4UR

Is SE15 4UR (Peckham Rye) safe?

The area around SE15 4UR records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4UR?

The median sale price around SE15 4UR 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 4UR?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 4UR, 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 4UR?

The closest station to SE15 4UR is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 461 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 4UR?

SE15 4UR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,250 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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