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SE15 5SZ

Goldsmith Road

Peckham

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Detailed insights for SE15 5SZ

Overview

Postcode SE15 5SZ 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 average crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brimmington Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
54.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Peckham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Peckham North has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.1%

Approximately 54.1% 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 308 ft away from SE15 5SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham North near SE15 5SZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 5SZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 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
0.8 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 5SZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrimmington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brimmington Park
0.4 miHolly Grove ShrubberySmallWalking directions to Holly Grove Shrubbery
0.3 miCossall ParkSmallWalking directions to Cossall Park

Area Profile

Population
507
Population density
21,125 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.89(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.93(-7%)
Other theft
9.59(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.19(+26%)
Vehicle crime
7.19(-23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
173
33.99%
British
71
13.95%
Caribbean
61
11.98%
Other Black
38
7.47%
Other White
38
7.47%
Total population: 509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
200
47.73%
No qualifications
74
17.66%
Level 3 (A level)
51
12.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
10.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
103
50.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
18.54%
Owns with a mortgage
28
13.66%
Shared ownership
15
7.32%
Other social rented
8
3.9%
Total households: 205

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 5SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Flat 18, Richland House, Goldsmith Road, London, SE15 5SZFlatsLeasehold£357,500
17 Apr 2026Flat 19, Honeywood House, Goldsmith Road, London, SE15 5SXFlatsLeasehold£410,000
19 Aug 2025Flat 22, Angelina House, Goldsmith Road, London, SE15 5UBFlatsLeasehold£268,000
09 Jul 202550, Goldsmith Road, London, SE15 5TNTerracedFreehold£1,162,000
26 Sept 2025129, Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5SLOtherLeasehold£30,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 5SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Peckham ParkAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNurseryNell Gwynn Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt James the Great Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 5SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBhinder Food & Wine149 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5SLWalking directions to Bhinder Food & Wine
0.1 miPayless Food & Wine121-125 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5SLWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.1 miYours Food and WineSouthwark, SE15 5EGWalking directions to Yours Food and Wine
0.1 miYesil Irmak107 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5RSWalking directions to Yesil Irmak
0.2 miMorrisonsRye Lane, London, SE15 5EWWalking directions to Morrisons

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 5SZ, 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 022BE01004008
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 5SZ

Is SE15 5SZ (Peckham North) safe?

The area around SE15 5SZ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5SZ?

The median sale price around SE15 5SZ 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 5SZ?

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

What is the nearest station to SE15 5SZ?

The closest station to SE15 5SZ is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 597 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 5SZ?

SE15 5SZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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