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SE15 5DQ

Rye Lane

Southwark

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Overview

Postcode SE15 5DQ 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 high crime levels, with around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warwick Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Peckham Rye has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Peckham Rye has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 14 ft away from SE15 5DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham Rye near SE15 5DQ 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 5DQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 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
0.8 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 5DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWarwick GardensSmallWalking directions to Warwick Gardens
0.1 miHolly Grove ShrubberySmallWalking directions to Holly Grove Shrubbery
0.3 miCossall ParkSmallWalking directions to Cossall Park

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
5,993.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.19(+35%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.68(-50%)
Theft from the person
11.46(+22%)
Vehicle crime
10.86(+16%)
Burglary
9.05(+65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
61.64%
Other White
48
12.7%
Caribbean
19
5.03%
African
18
4.76%
Other
12
3.17%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
248
73.81%
Level 3 (A level)
29
8.63%
No qualifications
27
8.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
4.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
2.68%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
36.31%
Owns with a mortgage
49
29.17%
Owns outright
28
16.67%
Social rents from council
14
8.33%
Other social rented
13
7.74%
Total households: 168

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202567, Rye Lane, London, SE15 5EXOtherLeasehold£10,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 16, Churchill Court, 3A, Blenheim Grove, London, SE15 4QWFlatsLeasehold£540,000
08 Dec 202523, Elm Grove, London, SE15 5DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£925,000
25 Sept 202533, Elm Grove, London, SE15 5DBTerracedFreehold£1,250,000
21 Mar 202517, Elm Grove, London, SE15 5DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£852,500

Schools

In the SE15 5DQ postcode area, located within Peckham Rye, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 5DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCherry Garden SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy PeckhamAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 5DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 5DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne BelowElm Grove, Southwark, SE15 5DQWalking directions to One Below
0 miIcelandSouthwark, SE15 2BDWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miKhan's Bargain135 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4STWalking directions to Khan's Bargain
0.1 miTesco Express34 Rye Lane, London, SE15 5BSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 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 5DQ, 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 025AE01004061
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 5DQ

Is SE15 5DQ (Peckham Rye) safe?

The area around SE15 5DQ records about 80 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE15 5DQ?

The median sale price around SE15 5DQ 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 5DQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 5DQ, including Cherry Garden School (Outstanding), Harris Academy Peckham (Good) and St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 5DQ?

The closest station to SE15 5DQ is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 43 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 5DQ?

SE15 5DQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,902 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 5DQ (Peckham Rye) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE15 5DQ 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).