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SE5 8PR

Peckham Road

Rye Lane

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Detailed insights for SE5 8PR

Overview

Postcode SE5 8PR is located in a major urban area, within the Rye Lane ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Peckham Rye area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peckham Rye is £76,254 per year. The nearest station is Peckham Rye, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warwick Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Peckham Rye has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Peckham Rye has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Peckham Rye is £76,254 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from SE5 8PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Peckham Rye near SE5 8PR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 8PR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye
0.6 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
0.9 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 8PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWarwick GardensSmallWalking directions to Warwick Gardens
0.2 miLucas GardensSmallWalking directions to Lucas Gardens
0.4 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park

Area Profile

Population
566
Population density
12,198.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.43(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.43(-13%)
Burglary
13.39(+145%)
Vehicle crime
12.43(+33%)
Other theft
10.52(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
177
31.05%
British
101
17.72%
Caribbean
82
14.39%
Other Black
39
6.84%
Other
32
5.61%
Total population: 570

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
39.36%
No qualifications
79
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
62
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 437

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
86
37.55%
Other social rented
66
28.82%
Shared ownership
27
11.79%
Owns with a mortgage
21
9.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
7.86%
Total households: 229

Property prices in Rye Lane

Median price£687,500
Price per sq ft£810
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£455K – £1.1M

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £687,500 (about £810 per square foot) in Rye Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £2,710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rye Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£1,285,000£906
Terraced58£1,032,500£837
Flats69£475,000£747

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rye Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rye Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£439,000£1,015,000£797,500
2017£439,000£1,041,250£780,000
2018£440,000£1,129,500£833,885
2019£450,000£960,000£833,750
2020£491,250£1,155,000£935,289
2021£460,000£1,122,000£920,000
2022£450,000£990,000£918,750
2023£475,500£1,015,000£975,000
2024£497,000£1,225,000£950,000
2025£506,850£1,163,838£1,000,000
2026£416,750£1,497,500£870,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rye Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rye Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£681£786£733
2017£742£799£636
2018£662£719£742
2019£675£712£762
2020£707£852£788
2021£691£911£802
2022£728£929£833
2023£703£946£843
2024£749£997£844
2025£750£909£857
2026£707£922£805
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rye Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 2025Flat 1, Barrington House, 74, Peckham Road, London, SE5 8PTFlatsLeasehold£455,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 4, Gannet House, Pelican Estate, London, SE15 5NXFlatsLeasehold£225,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 3, Goschen House, 68, Peckham Road, London, SE5 8QEFlatsLeasehold£300,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 5, Goschen House, 68, Peckham Road, London, SE5 8QEFlatsLeasehold£450,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 3, Voltaire, Sceaux Gardens, London, SE5 7DDFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the SE5 8PR postcode area, located within Peckham Rye, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 8PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCamberwell College of ArtsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryOliver Goldsmith Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHarris Academy PeckhamAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 8PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPaylessPeckham Road, Southwark, SE15 5PYWalking directions to Payless
0.1 miSainsbury's Local37-41 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miHao Wah Chinese SupermarketBasing Court, Southwark, SE15 5DTWalking directions to Hao Wah Chinese Supermarket
0.3 miNisa Local76-80 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miSpring Social Supermarket86 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQWalking directions to Spring Social Supermarket

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 8PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Esme Dobson

Rye Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jasmine Ali

Rye Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Reginald Popoola

Rye Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardRye LaneE05011113
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Peckham RyeE02000831
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 025EE01004066
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 8PR

Is SE5 8PR (Peckham Rye) safe?

The area around SE5 8PR records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE5 8PR?

The median sale price around SE5 8PR in Peckham Rye is £687,500 (about £810 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 8PR?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 8PR, including Camberwell College of Arts, Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (Good) and Harris Academy Peckham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 8PR?

The closest station to SE5 8PR is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 731 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE5 8PR?

SE5 8PR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 8PR (Peckham Rye) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE5 8PR is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Esme Dobson (Labour Party), Jasmine Ali (Labour Party) and Reginald Popoola (Green Party).