Area Information for Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL

Rye Lane in Southwark is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Rye Lane ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Peckham. This page combines information for the address Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE15 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SE15 4TL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southwark
Ward Rye Lane
Constituency Peckham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 18 property sales in Rye Lane, SE15 4TL since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Rye Lane), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 341 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE15 4TL.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL:

Atwell Road, Southwark, London, SE15 4TW
Parkstone Road, Southwark, London, SE15 4UQ
Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4RW
Choumert Road, Southwark, London, SE15 4SJ
Choumert Road, Southwark, London, SE15 4BG
Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4NB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE15 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 18 property sales in Rye Lane since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Rye Lane, Southwark, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 126
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Residence in Commercial Building 13
Total 147
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Rye Lane, Southwark, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 48% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 2
Owned with Mortgage 3
Shared Ownership 10
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 65
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 58
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 145

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 40
Two People 59
Three People 25
Four People 11
Five People 8
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 146

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 40
Family Household 70
Other Household 36
Total 146

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 54
Deprived In One Dimension 67
Deprived In Two Dimensions 19
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 147

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Peckham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 167
Female 165
Total 332

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 19
5-9 17
10-14 18
15-19 21
20-24 37
25-29 56
30-34 47
35-39 35
40-44 25
45-49 26
50-54 11
55-59 7
60-64 3
65-69 1
70-74 5
75-79 0
80-84 0
85+ 1
Total 329

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE15 4TL there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 58% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 194
Married 47
Separated 15
Divorced 9
Widowed 6
Total 271

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 177
Good 105
Fair 35
Bad 10
Very Bad 5
Total 332

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Rye Lane and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 55% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 149
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 44
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 29
Other 4
Total 272

Ethnic Group Embed This

Rye Lane, Southwark, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 39% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 128
Mixed Ethnicity 31
Indian 5
Pakistani 4
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 9
Other Asian 10
Black African 82
Black Caribbean 31
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Arab 3
Other 21
Total 332

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Rye Lane, Southwark, London), 58% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 191
European Union 29
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 43
Middle East and Asia 22
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 43
Total 332

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 191
10+ Years 69
5-10 Years 28
2-5 Years 28
Less Than 2 Years 16
Total 332

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE15 4TL.

Passport(s) Held
None 20
United Kingdom 230
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 45
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 9
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 12
Central and South America 10

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 143
Christian 124
Buddhist 5
Hindu 0
Jewish 3
Muslim 29
Sikh 1
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 20
Total 330

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Rye Lane ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 46% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 123
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 34
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 15
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 11
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 31
Retired 6
Looking After Home or Family 15
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 11
Total 268

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 17
Professional Occupations 56
Associate Professional Occupations 38
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 16
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 1
Elementary Occupations 21
Total 190

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 54
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 65
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 18
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 34
Total 269

Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL is within the Rye Lane policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 341 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE15 4TL.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 341 crimes committed near Rye Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Rye Lane
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Southwark. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE15 4TL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL. The nearest railway station is Peckham Rye, approximately 240 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Peckham Rye 240 yards
Queens Road (Peckham) 0.6 miles
Nunhead 0.6 miles
East Dulwich 0.8 miles
Denmark Hill 0.9 miles
New Cross Gate 1.3 miles
Brockley 1.3 miles
North Dulwich 1.3 miles
South Bermondsey 1.5 miles
Loughborough Junction 1.5 miles
Honor Oak Park 1.6 miles
New Cross 1.6 miles
Crofton Park 1.6 miles
Herne Hill 1.8 miles
Surrey Quays 1.9 miles
St Johns (London) 1.9 miles
Deptford 1.9 miles
Brixton 2.1 miles
Forest Hill 2.1 miles
Canada Water 2.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL. The nearest Overground station is Peckham Rye, approximately 240 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL. The nearest is St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School, approximately 340 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL. The nearest is Harris Academy Peckham, approximately 730 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL. The nearest is Sternhall Lane Surgery, approximately 220 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL. The nearest is PH Dental Practice, approximately 230 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL. The nearest is Maudsley Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Maudsley Hospital 1 mile
King's College Hospital 1.1 miles
Lambeth Hospital 2.4 miles
University Hospital Lewisham 2.4 miles
Cygnet Hospital Blackheath 2.4 miles
Guy's Hospital 2.5 miles
Cygnet Lodge Lewisham 2.6 miles
London Bridge Hospital 2.7 miles
St Thomas' 3 miles
Lewisham Heather Close 3.1 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 4TL. The nearest is R Woodfall, approximately 150 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
R Woodfall 150 yards
Boots-Peckham 370 yards
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Peckham 520 yards
R Woodfall 800 yards
Paine & Hunter 0.8 miles
Rodney Opticians 1.2 miles
Crofton Park Opticians 1.6 miles
Pro-Vision Opticians 1.6 miles
Nash Opticians 1.6 miles
Boots-London - Walworth Rd 1.7 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SE15 4TL

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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