Rye Lane is in Peckham, London and in Southwark district. SE15 4TP is located in the Rye Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 4NF, SE15 4UF, SE15 4BE, SE15 4UG, SE15 4NB, SE15 4TW, SE15 4UR, SE15 4NQ, SE15 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 4TP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE15 4TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.9% | 78.4% | 22.5% | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 17.8% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -26.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.7% | 65.4% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -10.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE15 4TP this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 4.7% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 3.7% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 13.6% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 64.5% | 26.5% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 13.8% | 1.9% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 0.9% | -6.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 4.3% | -15.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 39.1% | 69.8% | 30.7% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 62.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.4% | 62.8% | 16.4% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 18.2% | 3% | -15.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 5.6% | -9.0% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.3% | 62% | 16.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 14.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 10.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 8.9% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 4.2% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 9% | 0.4% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rye Lane was 231.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.4% higher than the Goose Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rye Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Goose Green and the 187th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 243 Rye Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-01-31 | £375,986 |
| Flat 18 243 Rye Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-12-19 | £453,577 |
| 191 Rye Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2024-02-01 | £47,838 |
| 221 Rye Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-01-10 | £347,900 |
| 183 Rye Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-12-13 | £475,684 |
SE15 4TP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE15 4TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 48 Brayards Road , West Square SE15 3RA | - not rated | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellenden Primary School Dewar Street , SE15 4JP | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rye Oak Primary School Whorlton Road , SE15 3PD | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Rye Primary School Whorlton Road , Peckham SE15 3PD | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belham Primary School 165 Bellenden Road , SE15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,634 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock School Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 667 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School 24 Waveney Avenue , Peckham Rye SE15 3UE | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lane | 215-219 | 0 yd | |
| The flygerians | Unit 14 Peckham Palms Arcade | 26 yd | |
| Four quarters | 187 | 38 yd | |
| Taste of caribbean | 207 | 38 yd | |
| Tasty african food | 221 | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The nags head | 231-235 | 38 yd | |
| John the unicorn | 157-159 | 158 yd | |
| L'attitude | 18 | 191 yd | |
| The white horse | 20 | 231 yd | |
| Jumbi | Unit 4 1, 133 | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters hut | 177-179 | 38 yd | |
| Jerk up | 5 | 108 yd | |
| Full garden | 230 | 122 yd | |
| Gabbys | 165 | 158 yd | |
| Chicken world | 163 | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 265 | 133 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 477 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 610 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 666 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 749 yd | |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 834 yd | |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 873 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Dulwich Leisure Centre 2B 2B CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 963 yd | |
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 1,008 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 32.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 53.6% |
| Median download speed | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.