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SE15 6BX

Comfort Street

Peckham

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Detailed insights for SE15 6BX

Overview

Postcode SE15 6BX 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 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 Denmark Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
67%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Peckham North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Peckham North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67%

Approximately 67.0% 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.

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 6BX.

Flood risk

Very low

Peckham North West near SE15 6BX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 6BX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
1 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 6BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.4 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park
0.5 miCentral Venture ParkSmallWalking directions to Central Venture Park

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
14,917.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.02(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.66(-60%)
Other theft
9.8(-14%)
Vehicle crime
8.95(-4%)
Burglary
6.39(+17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
117
43.01%
Caribbean
31
11.4%
British
25
9.19%
Chinese
19
6.99%
Other
19
6.99%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
34.73%
No qualifications
46
19.25%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
45.05%
Other social rented
20
21.98%
Shared ownership
10
10.99%
Owns with a mortgage
8
8.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.59%
Total households: 91

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 6BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 6BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 20251, Donato Drive, London, SE15 6BFTerracedFreehold£765,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 66, 64, St Georges Way, London, SE15 6QWFlatsLeasehold£430,000
15 Jun 2026Flat 44, 62, St Georges Way, London, SE15 6QSFlatsLeasehold£345,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 37, 62, St Georges Way, London, SE15 6QSFlatsLeasehold£375,000
05 Sept 202598, Newent Close, London, SE15 6EDTerracedFreehold£590,000

Schools

In the SE15 6BX postcode area, located within Peckham North West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE15 6BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryThe Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSpa School CamberwellFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 6BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 6BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPresco Food & WineHarris Street, Southwark, SE5 7EWWalking directions to Presco Food & Wine
0.2 miThe Local156 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EWWalking directions to The Local
0.2 miTesco Express191-199 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miconvenience storeHorsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2ATWalking directions to convenience store
0.5 miCostcutter169 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0HBWalking directions to Costcutter

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 6BX, 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 019CE01004012
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2003-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 6BX

Is SE15 6BX (Peckham North West) safe?

The area around SE15 6BX records about 70 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE15 6BX?

The median sale price around SE15 6BX 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 6BX?

There are 20 schools close to SE15 6BX, including The Grove Nursery School (Good), St George's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Spa School Camberwell (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE15 6BX?

The closest station to SE15 6BX is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 1,461 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 6BX?

SE15 6BX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,236 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE15 6BX (Peckham North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE15 6BX 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).