Peckham

Population

64,134

Crime per 1,000 residents

430

Schools

19

Parks

27

Stations

3

GP practices

23

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Peckham is a dynamic and fast-evolving area in South East London, located within the borough of Southwark. Known for its cultural diversity, creative scene, and growing popularity among young professionals, it offers strong transport links and easy access to central London.

Vibe and lifestyle

Energetic, diverse, and trendy with a strong arts and food scene. The area is filled with independent restaurants, rooftop bars, markets, and creative spaces, giving it a lively and distinctive character. Popular among young professionals, creatives, and long-term locals, Peckham combines urban energy with ongoing regeneration, though it can feel busy and fast-paced.

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Safety and crime trends

27,560 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Violent Crime (7,114) Anti Social Behaviour (5,614) Other Theft (2,573) Shoplifting (2,423) Theft From Person (1,903)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 19 schools (14 primary, 2 secondary and 3 special schools), alongside 23 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Good: 14Outstanding: 3Requires Improvement: 1Not Inspected: 1

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 64,134 across 25,591 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £598,379, based on 1,938 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 12 supermarkets, 3 transport stations, 27 parks and 9 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 10 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.