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SE15 5JR

Peckham

Southwark

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Overview

Postcode SE15 5JR is located in a major urban area, within the Peckham ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Peckham North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 226.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warwick Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
227
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Peckham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Peckham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 226.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.5%

Approximately 46.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from SE15 5JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham North near SE15 5JR 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 5JR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.5 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.9 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
15,096.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.35(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
66.36(+147%)
Drugs
37.82(+510%)
Other theft
30.52(+167%)
Theft from the person
23.22(+148%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
73
18.48%
African
71
17.97%
Caribbean
69
17.47%
Other White
50
12.66%
Other Black
35
8.86%
Total population: 395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
46.25%
No qualifications
65
21.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.73%
Level 3 (A level)
28
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
41.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
32.56%
Owns with a mortgage
24
13.95%
Other social rented
8
4.65%
Owns outright
6
3.49%
Total households: 172

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 2025Flat 1, Primrose House, Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5SSFlatsLeasehold£395,000
25 Feb 2026Flat 25, Wakefield House, Goldsmith Road, London, SE15 5STFlatsLeasehold£330,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 87, Wakefield House, Goldsmith Road, London, SE15 5SUFlatsLeasehold£305,000
25 Nov 2025110, Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£825,000
28 May 202582B, Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JTFlatsLeasehold£164,000

Schools

In the SE15 5JR postcode area, located within Peckham North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 5JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James the Great Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Peckham ParkAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHarris Academy PeckhamAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 5JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miYesil Irmak107 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5RSWalking directions to Yesil Irmak
0.1 miKumasi Market74 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5EDWalking directions to Kumasi Market
0.1 miPayless Food & Wine121-125 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5SLWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.1 miLittle Hut59 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5EBWalking directions to Little Hut
0.1 miVaalee66 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5DPWalking directions to Vaalee

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 5JR, 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 NorthE02000828
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 022DE01004010
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 5JR

Is SE15 5JR (Peckham North) safe?

The area around SE15 5JR records about 227 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 5JR?

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

What schools are near SE15 5JR?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 5JR, including St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park (Good) and Harris Academy Peckham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 5JR?

The closest station to SE15 5JR is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 484 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 5JR?

SE15 5JR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,753 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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