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SE15 6HJ

Edgar Wallace Close

Peckham

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Detailed insights for SE15 6HJ

Overview

Postcode SE15 6HJ 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 Peckham Rye, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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
9.8%
Connectivity
3/10
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

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% 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 6HJ.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE15 6HJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.9 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE15 6HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.4 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park
0.4 miJowett Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Jowett Street Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
21,040 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

British
95
36.26%
Other
28
10.69%
Other White
27
10.31%
African
26
9.92%
Bangladeshi
16
6.11%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
57.21%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.76%
No qualifications
13
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
33
40.24%
Owns with a mortgage
30
36.59%
Owns outright
7
8.54%
Other social rented
6
7.32%
Shared ownership
3
3.66%
Total households: 82

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 6HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 6HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Flat 8, 86, Chandler Way, London, SE15 6GTFlatsLeasehold£445,000
24 Mar 2026Flat 11, 84, Chandler Way, London, SE15 6GSFlatsLeasehold£380,000
21 Apr 202687, Blakes Road, London, SE15 6HGTerracedFreehold£677,000
07 Jan 2026Flat 5, 111, Chandler Way, London, SE15 6GBFlatsLeasehold£390,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 11, 113, Chandler Way, London, SE15 6GBFlatsLeasehold£425,000

Schools

In the SE15 6HJ 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 6HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAngel Oak AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

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

Good

0.1 miNurseryThe Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 6HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE15 6HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express191-199 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EJWalking directions to Tesco Express
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
0.3 miCNJ Convenience Store133 Sumner Road, London, SE15 6JLWalking directions to CNJ Convenience Store
0.4 miJames Store103 Commercial Way, London, SE15 6DBWalking directions to James 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 6HJ, 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 Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE15 6HJ

Is SE15 6HJ (Peckham North West) safe?

The area around SE15 6HJ 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 6HJ?

The median sale price around SE15 6HJ 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 6HJ?

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

What is the nearest station to SE15 6HJ?

The closest station to SE15 6HJ is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 1,307 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE15 6HJ?

SE15 6HJ 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 6HJ (Peckham North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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