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SE5 7TW

Wells Way

Faraday

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Detailed insights for SE5 7TW

Overview

Postcode SE5 7TW is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday 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 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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
24.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
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

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% 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 SE5 7TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham North West near SE5 7TW 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 Denmark Hill located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 7TW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
1 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 7TW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.5 miSurrey Square ParkSmallWalking directions to Surrey Square Park
0.4 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
18,955.2 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
81
32.27%
African
38
15.14%
Other White
34
13.55%
Other
25
9.96%
Irish
10
3.98%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
62.88%
No qualifications
29
12.66%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.68%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
39.34%
Other social rented
27
22.13%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.49%
Shared ownership
11
9.02%
Owns outright
6
4.92%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Faraday

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£678
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£386K – £513K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,500 up to £870,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Faraday over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£720,000£796
Flats29£442,500£612

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Faraday

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faraday.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£445,000£602,500
2017£485,000£690,000
2018£450,000£545,000
2019£460,000£645,375
2020£385,020£637,000
2021£415,000£653,000
2022£420,000£571,500
2023£400,000£639,500
2024£415,000£642,500
2025£442,500£670,000
2026£445,000£775,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faraday.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faraday.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£660£667
2017£700£721
2018£596£634
2019£637£599
2020£609£685
2021£662£811
2022£669£697
2023£664£552
2024£610£705
2025£605£731
2026£687£828
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faraday.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Faraday in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 7TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 7TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
25 Apr 20251, Donato Drive, London, SE15 6BFTerracedFreehold£765,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 66, 64, St Georges Way, London, SE15 6QWFlatsLeasehold£430,000
25 Jun 2025Burgess Industrial Park, Parkhouse Street, London, SE5 7TJOtherFreehold£18,500,000

Schools

In the SE5 7TW postcode area, located within Peckham North West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 7TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryThe Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSpa School CamberwellFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 7TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 7TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPresco Food & WineHarris Street, Southwark, SE5 7EWWalking directions to Presco Food & Wine
0.3 miThe Local156 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EWWalking directions to The Local
0.3 miTesco Express191-199 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miconvenience storeHorsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2ATWalking directions to convenience store
0.4 miCostcutterCamberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EYWalking 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 SE5 7TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Felicia Johnston

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mohamed Deen

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sasjkia Otto

Faraday - 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
WardFaradayE05011102
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Peckham North WestE02000825
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 019CE01004012
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 7TW

Is SE5 7TW (Peckham North West) safe?

The area around SE5 7TW 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 SE5 7TW?

The median sale price around SE5 7TW in Peckham North West is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 7TW?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 7TW, 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 SE5 7TW?

The closest station to SE5 7TW is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 1,536 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE5 7TW?

SE5 7TW 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 SE5 7TW (Peckham North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE5 7TW is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Felicia Johnston (Labour Party), Mohamed Deen (Labour Party) and Sasjkia Otto (Labour Party).