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SE23 3RA

Honor Oak Rise

Peckham Rye

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Detailed insights for SE23 3RA

Overview

Postcode SE23 3RA is located in a major urban area, within the Peckham Rye ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Nunhead South & Newlands area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nunhead South & Newlands is £80,981 per year. The nearest station is Honor Oak Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peckham Rye Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Nunhead South & Newlands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Nunhead South & Newlands has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.1%

Approximately 31.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Nunhead South & Newlands is £80,981 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 3RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Nunhead South & Newlands near SE23 3RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Honor Oak Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE23 3RA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Honor Oak Park

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Honor Oak Park
0.8 mi

3

Forest Hill

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Forest Hill
0.8 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE23 3RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPeckham Rye ParkLargeWalking directions to Peckham Rye Park
0.1 miBrenchley GardensLargeWalking directions to Brenchley Gardens

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
2,868.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.75(-69%)
Vehicle crime
7.92(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.09(-77%)
Other theft
3.05(-73%)
Burglary
3.05(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
52.76%
African
25
9.84%
Other White
23
9.06%
Caribbean
20
7.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
5.12%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
58.91%
No qualifications
27
13.37%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.47%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
33.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
24.53%
Other social rented
18
16.98%
Social rents from council
15
14.15%
Owns outright
11
10.38%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Peckham Rye

Median price£540,000
Price per sq ft£683
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £876K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £683 per square foot) in Peckham Rye area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £2,272,000.

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 Rye over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,128,000£745
Semi-Detached10£1,007,508£833
Terraced25£950,000£744
Flats63£445,000£638

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peckham Rye

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham Rye.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£875,000£787,500
2017£1,017,500£412,500£895,000£785,000
2018£1,600,000£435,000£940,000£733,750
2019£1,150,000£392,500£980,000£795,000
2020£1,505,000£440,000£862,500£785,000
2021£1,724,975£445,000£1,145,500£884,000
2022£827,500£422,000£1,025,000£883,000
2023£820,000£420,250£1,250,000£986,146
2024£855,000£425,000£1,300,000£965,000
2025£1,132,500£450,000£1,077,508£921,150
2026£422,500£920,000£902,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peckham Rye.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham Rye.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£523£535£571
2017£586£611£596£655
2018£528£601£626£618
2019£594£617£652£632
2020£1,374£632£593£653
2021£729£613£765£674
2022£780£673£774£744
2023£518£650£762£739
2024£817£646£772£756
2025£699£675£798£733
2026£617£770£704
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peckham Rye.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 3RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 3RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202520A, Honor Oak Rise, London, SE23 3RAFlatsLeasehold£385,000
14 Mar 20256, Orchard Close, London, SE23 3QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
23 Mar 2026Flat 1, Cabrini House, 2, Honor Oak Rise, London, SE23 3QYFlatsLeasehold£422,500
16 Feb 20269, Honor Oak Rise, London, SE23 3QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£920,000
12 Jan 2026Flat 5, Cabrini House, 2, Honor Oak Rise, London, SE23 3QYFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the SE23 3RA postcode area, located within Nunhead South & Newlands, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE23 3RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFairlawn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryHarris Girls' Academy East DulwichAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHorniman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE23 3RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miForest Hill Supermarket and Off-license110 Forest Hill Road, London, SE22 0RSWalking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket and Off-license
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food26 Forest Hill Road, London, SE22 0RRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miK & M Supermarket116 Cheltenham Road, London, SE15 3ARWalking directions to K & M Supermarket
0.4 miIvydale Mini Market382 Ivydale Road, London, SE15 3DGWalking directions to Ivydale Mini Market
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalHonor Oak Park, Lewisham, SE23 1EAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 SE23 3RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Renata Hamvas

Peckham Rye - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Victoria Mills

Peckham Rye - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardPeckham RyeE05011111
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nunhead South & NewlandsE02000835
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 029CE01004017
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE23 3RA

Is SE23 3RA (Nunhead South & Newlands) safe?

The area around SE23 3RA records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 SE23 3RA?

The median sale price around SE23 3RA in Nunhead South & Newlands is £540,000 (about £683 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE23 3RA?

There are 18 schools close to SE23 3RA, including Fairlawn Primary School (Good), Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (Outstanding) and Horniman Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE23 3RA?

The closest station to SE23 3RA is Honor Oak Park in TfL zone 3, about 616 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE23 3RA?

SE23 3RA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE23 3RA (Nunhead South & Newlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE23 3RA is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Renata Hamvas (Labour Party) and Victoria Mills (Labour Party).

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