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SE15 5JQ

Commercial Way

Peckham

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Overview

Postcode SE15 5JQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warwick Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
61.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Peckham North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.5%

Approximately 61.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Peckham North West is £62,017 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE15 5JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham North West near SE15 5JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 5JQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.8 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
0.9 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 5JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWarwick GardensSmallWalking directions to Warwick Gardens
0.3 miLucas GardensSmallWalking directions to Lucas Gardens
0.4 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park

Area Profile

Population
572
Population density
18,158.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.94(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.28(-58%)
Burglary
7.13(+30%)
Vehicle crime
6.53(-30%)
Other theft
5.94(-48%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
239
41.78%
British
97
16.96%
Caribbean
65
11.36%
Other Black
45
7.87%
Other
27
4.72%
Total population: 572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
254
51%
No qualifications
83
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
66
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
8.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 498

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
80
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
43
22.4%
Other social rented
38
19.79%
Shared ownership
15
7.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
6.77%
Total households: 192

Property prices in Peckham

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£596
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£341K – £589K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peckham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£825,000£666
Terraced19£720,000£699
Flats50£377,500£567

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peckham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peckham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202536, Commercial Way, London, SE15 5JQTerracedFreehold£550,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 9, 31, Moody Road, London, SE15 5JJFlatsLeasehold£412,000
10 Mar 20258, Pentridge Street, London, SE15 6JFFlatsLeasehold£247,500
22 Dec 2025113, Cronin Street, London, SE15 6JDFlatsLeasehold£203,000
22 Dec 2025113, Cronin Street, London, SE15 6JDFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the SE15 5JQ postcode area, located within Peckham North West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 5JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryAnn Bernadt Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCamberwell College of ArtsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryOliver Goldsmith Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 5JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPaylessPeckham Road, Southwark, SE15 5PYWalking directions to Payless
0.2 miJames Store103 Commercial Way, London, SE15 6DBWalking directions to James Store
0.2 miTesco Express191-199 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local37-41 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCNJ Convenience Store133 Sumner Road, London, SE15 6JLWalking directions to CNJ Convenience Store

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 5JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dean Douglas Peters

Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ryan Denis Cox

Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sabina Emmanuel

Peckham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardPeckhamE05011110
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Peckham North WestE02000825
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 019DE01004013
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 5JQ

Is SE15 5JQ (Peckham North West) safe?

The area around SE15 5JQ 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.

What is the average house price near SE15 5JQ?

The median sale price around SE15 5JQ in Peckham North West is £417,500 (about £596 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE15 5JQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 5JQ, including Ann Bernadt Nursery School (Good), Camberwell College of Arts and Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 5JQ?

The closest station to SE15 5JQ is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 901 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 5JQ?

SE15 5JQ 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).

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

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