Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South East London

SE15 (Peckham): crime, schools, stations and house prices

SE15 (Peckham) is a postcode district in South East London, covered by Lewisham and Southwark. Homes sold for a median of £520,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 5.1% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 127 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 25 schools with an SE15 postcode, and the nearest stations include Peckham Rye, Queens Road Peckham and Nunhead.

House prices in SE15

583 homes sold in SE15 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £520,000. That's 5.1% higher than the 12 months before (£495,000). 20 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in SE15

Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 127 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 41 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SE15 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (16,888 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in SE15

25 open schools have an SE15 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Nursery schools (2)

Primary schools (13)

Secondary schools (2)

Special and other schools (8)

Stations near SE15

Council and wards

SE15 is covered by Lewisham and Southwark. Wards include Goose Green, New Cross Gate, Nunhead & Queen's Road, Old Kent Road, Peckham, Peckham Rye, Rye Lane and St Giles.

Frequently asked questions

Is SE15 a safe area to live?

SE15 (Peckham) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 127 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in SE15?

The median sale price in SE15 (Peckham) was £520,000 across 583 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 5.1% higher than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near SE15?

The nearest stations to the centre of SE15 are Peckham Rye (0.3 mi), Queens Road Peckham (0.4 mi), Nunhead (0.7 mi) and East Dulwich (1 mi).

How many schools are there in SE15?

There are 25 open schools with an SE15 postcode, including 13 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers SE15?

SE15 is covered by Lewisham and Southwark councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.