Postcode SE15 5GU is located in a major urban area, within the Peckham ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Peckham North West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peckham North West is £62,017 per year. The nearest station is Peckham Rye, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warwick Gardens.
Peckham North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Peckham North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Peckham North West is £62,017 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SE15 5GU.
Peckham North West near SE15 5GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Peckham Rye | Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Peckham Rye |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Warwick Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warwick Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Holly Grove Shrubbery | Small | Walking directions to Holly Grove Shrubbery |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £596 per square foot) in Peckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,162,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £825,000 | £666 |
| Terraced | 19 | £720,000 | £699 |
| Flats | 50 | £377,500 | £567 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £332,500 | £520,000 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £620,000 |
| 2018 | £354,000 | £670,000 |
| 2019 | £378,750 | £515,000 |
| 2020 | £380,000 | £600,000 |
| 2021 | £373,500 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £377,500 | £630,000 |
| 2023 | £377,500 | £725,000 |
| 2024 | £359,000 | £707,500 |
| 2025 | £362,500 | £715,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £720,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £571 | £537 |
| 2017 | £549 | £618 |
| 2018 | £584 | £648 |
| 2019 | £591 | £524 |
| 2020 | £607 | £602 |
| 2021 | £586 | £665 |
| 2022 | £565 | £697 |
| 2023 | £566 | £778 |
| 2024 | £582 | £678 |
| 2025 | £596 | £736 |
| 2026 | £562 | £629 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 23, Gatonby Street, London, SE15 5GU | Terraced | Freehold | £690,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 9, Gatonby Street, London, SE15 5GU | Terraced | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | Flat 6, 43, Kelly Avenue, London, SE15 5LA | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, 43, Kelly Avenue, London, SE15 5LA | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Flat 12, 43, Kelly Avenue, London, SE15 5LA | Flats | Leasehold | £462,500 |
In the SE15 5GU postcode area, located within Peckham North West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 5GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | James Store | 103 Commercial Way, London, SE15 6DB | Walking directions to James Store |
| 0.1 mi | Payless | Peckham Road, Southwark, SE15 5PY | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.1 mi | Hao Wah Chinese Supermarket | Basing Court, Southwark, SE15 5DT | Walking directions to Hao Wah Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Kim Lien Mini Market | 47 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5EB | Walking directions to Kim Lien Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 135-137 Commercial Way, London, SE15 6DB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE15 5GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dean Douglas Peters
Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026
Ryan Denis Cox
Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026
Sabina Emmanuel
Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE15 5GU records about 62 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE15 5GU in Peckham North West is £417,500 (about £596 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE15 5GU, including St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Peckham (Good) and Ann Bernadt Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE15 5GU is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 686 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.
SE15 5GU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,089 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE15 5GU is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dean Douglas Peters (Green Party), Ryan Denis Cox (Green Party) and Sabina Emmanuel (Labour Party).