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SE15 5JF

Portbury Close

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE15 5JF

Overview

Postcode SE15 5JF is located in a major urban area, within the Rye Lane ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Peckham North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 429.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peckham North is £65,168 per year. The nearest station is Peckham Rye, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warwick Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
429
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Peckham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Peckham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 429.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.8%

Approximately 40.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Peckham North is £65,168 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from SE15 5JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham North near SE15 5JF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 5JF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.4 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.6 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
7,129.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
174.95(+551%)
Violence and sexual offences
132.91(+328%)
Shoplifting
118.9(+1090%)
Other theft
61.48(+438%)
Theft from the person
50.63(+440%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
76
24.68%
British
69
22.4%
Caribbean
43
13.96%
Other
35
11.36%
Other White
25
8.12%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
44.93%
No qualifications
53
19.2%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.88%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
35.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
24.8%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.6%
Owns outright
13
10.4%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Total households: 125

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202537, Consort Road, London, SE15 2PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£950,000
30 May 202592, Consort Road, London, SE15 2PHTerracedFreehold£750,000
13 Jun 202584, Moncrieff Street, London, SE15 5HLTerracedFreehold£990,000
26 Aug 20259, Cicely Road, London, SE15 5HWTerracedFreehold£635,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 21, Martock Court, Consort Road, London, SE15 2PLFlatsLeasehold£425,000

Schools

In the SE15 5JF postcode area, located within Peckham North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 5JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJohn Donne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNurseryNell Gwynn Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 5JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miYours Food and WineSouthwark, SE15 5EGWalking directions to Yours Food and Wine
0.2 miKhan's Bargain135 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4STWalking directions to Khan's Bargain
0.2 miMorrisonsRye Lane, London, SE15 5EWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miIcelandSouthwark, SE15 2BDWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miOne BelowElm Grove, Southwark, SE15 5DQWalking directions to One Below

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 5JF, 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 NorthE02000828
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 022EE01004067
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 5JF

Is SE15 5JF (Peckham North) safe?

The area around SE15 5JF records about 429 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE15 5JF?

The median sale price around SE15 5JF in Peckham North is £687,500 (about £810 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE15 5JF?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 5JF, including John Donne Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School (Good) and Nell Gwynn Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 5JF?

The closest station to SE15 5JF is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 351 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 5JF?

SE15 5JF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 5JF (Peckham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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