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Living in Peckham
A dynamic and creative neighbourhood in southeast London, Peckham blends multicultural energy, Victorian charm and a thriving food and arts scene.
About Peckham
Peckham is one of London’s most vibrant and culturally rich areas, known for its diverse community, buzzing high street and creative scene. From Victorian terraces and Georgian cottages to bars and art galleries, the area offers a unique mix of old and new.
Locals enjoy green spaces like Peckham Rye and Burgess Park and a strong sense of community is reflected in grassroots initiatives and local events. With excellent transport links and a wide range of property types, Peckham attracts families, professionals and creatives alike.
Fact file
- In the 18th century, Peckham was a market garden town producing figs and melons.
- Thomas Tilling introduced London’s first scheduled bus service from Peckham in 1851.
- Peckham Library won the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2000.
Architecture and property
Peckham features a mix of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and modern housing. Conservation areas like Bellenden Road attract buyers with their period charm, while Peckham North offers vibrant urban living. Nunhead provides spacious family homes and good schools. The area’s varied architecture suits a wide range of lifestyles and budgets.
Going out
Peckham’s food scene includes Peckham Bazaar, Ganapati, Mr Bao and Mamma Dough. Frank’s Bar offers rooftop cocktails with city views, while Bar Story and The Montpelier are local favourites. The CLF Art Café at the Bussey Building hosts club nights, theatre and film screenings. Peckham Plex offers affordable cinema and the South London Gallery provides cultural programming year-round.
Local amenities
Peckham Library, winner of the Stirling Prize for architecture, hosts baby and toddler reading sessions and a popular knitting club. Book lovers head to Review, a dog-friendly bookshop offering gifts and cards, and the driving force behind the Peckham Literary Festival.
For artisan food, The General Store stocks breads, cheeses, and wines, while Persepolis is the go-to for Persian delicacies. For groceries, there's a large Asda on Rye Lane, with Morrisons and Lidl nearby. Sweet treats come from Blackbird Bakery, known for handmade pastries and breads. Fitness fans can choose Peckham Pulse, with a gym, pool and cycle studio, or The Gym, a 24-hour option on Rye Lane.
Green spaces
Peckham Rye Park and Common offer ornamental gardens, woodland, and a playground. Burgess Park features sports pitches, a BMX track, and a large playground. Nunhead Cemetery provides peaceful walks among Victorian monuments. These green spaces are central to community life and ideal for outdoor activities.
Education
Peckham offers a broad selection of schools, including academies, faith-based institutions, and convenient access to independent schools in nearby Dulwich. Local options such as John Donne Primary School and Belham Primary School are popular with families for their inclusive environments and strong community ties.
Harris Academy Peckham provides secondary education with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. For older students, St Thomas the Apostle College offers a well-regarded Catholic secondary school experience.
Transport
Peckham is exceptionally well-connected, making it a desirable location for commuters and city explorers alike. Peckham Rye and Queens Road Peckham stations offer fast Overground and National Rail services to central London, including direct routes to London Bridge and Victoria.
These connections make travel into the city quick and efficient, whether for work or leisure. The area is also served by a wide range of bus routes, enhancing local mobility and access to surrounding neighbourhoods.
Properties for sale in Peckham
Pomeroy Street, New Cross, London, SE14
Situated on the third floor of a secure, modern development, this beautifully presented dual-aspect apartment offers two generous bedrooms and far-reaching views across landscaped green space.
The bright and spacious open-plan living area seamlessly combines a contemporary kitchen and reception room, with full-height glazed doors opening onto a private balcony, perfect for enjoying the peaceful outlook. The property further comprises two bedrooms, a stylish family bathroom, a utility cupboard, ample built-in storage.
Flooded with natural light through impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, the apartment benefits from high-quality finishes throughout, creating a modern and comfortable living environment.
Residents enjoy the security of a gated development with dedicated bicycle storage, while the green open spaces of Hatcham Gardens are quite literally on the doorstep.
The property is exceptionally well connected. Queens Road Peckham station is just a seven-minute walk away, offering direct services to London Bridge in approximately eight minutes, while the Overground reaches Canada Water in around nine minutes for easy access to the Jubilee line. Old Kent Road is only a four-minute walk away, providing frequent bus services into Central London. The area is also set to benefit from the proposed Bakerloo Line extension, further enhancing connectivity.
Surrounded by some of South East London’s most popular green spaces, including Telegraph Hill, Peckham Rye, Burgess Park and Southwark Park, the location offers the perfect balance of city living and outdoor space.
Peckham Rye is within easy reach, placing an outstanding selection of independent cafés, restaurants, bars and one of London’s most celebrated food scenes right at your fingertips.
Southampton Way, Camberwell, London, SE5
A substantial and well presented four-bedroom semi-detached family home, offering approximately 1,847 sq ft of versatile living space in the heart of vibrant Peckham.
Arranged across multiple floors, the property has been thoughtfully designed to provide both space and practicality for modern family living. The impressive kitchen offers a generous workspace and flows seamlessly into a dedicated dining area, creating the perfect setting for entertaining.
The upper floors provide three well-proportioned bedrooms, excellent storage and a stylish three-piece bathroom suite, while the lower level offers an additional bedroom, shower room and flexible living space, ideal for guests, teenagers or those requiring a private work-from-home area.
Further benefits include a useful utility room, separate cloakroom and a low-maintenance private garden, providing a peaceful outdoor retreat and enhancing the home’s overall appeal.
Ideally positioned to enjoy all that Peckham has to offer, the property is within easy reach of an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Excellent transport connections are available from Peckham Rye Station, providing access to Overground, Southern, South Eastern and Thameslink services, offering convenient links across London.
Maxted Road, Peckham Rye, London, SE15
Guide Price £800,000 to £825,000. An exceptional and beautifully extended period conversion, offering stylish lateral living and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining in the heart of Peckham Rye, SE15. Opening through expansive bi-folding doors, the impressive reception space leads directly onto a stunning 32ft private landscaped garden, complete with a superb garden studio/home office featuring its own bi-folding doors, creating an elegant and versatile retreat.
Extending to over 780 sq ft of thoughtfully designed internal accommodation, with an additional 109 sq ft provided by the garden studio, this beautifully presented home combines period charm with contemporary living. The accommodation comprises a generous bay-fronted principal bedroom, a second well-proportioned double bedroom, a sleek modern bathroom, and a bright open-plan kitchen and living space designed.
Maxted Road enjoys an enviable position within easy reach of the vibrant amenities of Bellenden Road and Lordship Lane, renowned for their independent boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, artisan cafés and lively bars. The area is further enhanced by an abundance of green open spaces and parks. Excellent transport connections are available from Peckham Rye Station and East Dulwich Station , providing swift access to the City, Canary Wharf and the West End, alongside extensive bus and cycling routes through neighbouring Camberwell, Dulwich Village and Herne Hill.
Peckham Rye, Peckham, London, SE15
A beautifully presented newly developed one-bedroom top floor apartment, finished to an high standard and ideally positioned in the heart of Peckham Rye.
This stylish apartment offers a contemporary finish that is ready to move straight into. The property features a bright open-plan kitchen. The fitted kitchen boasts sleek cabinetry, modern integrated appliances and quality worktops, while the luxurious new bathroom has been finished with elegant, high-specification fittings.
The double bedroom enjoys plenty of natural light, and the top-floor position provides a peaceful setting with an attractive outlook. Finished with neutral décor and modern flooring throughout, this apartment offers a perfect blend of style, comfort and practicality.
Perfectly located just moments from Peckham Rye, residents can enjoy an outstanding selection of independent cafés, restaurants, bars and boutique shops, along with the green open spaces of Peckham Rye Park. Excellent transport links are available via Peckham Rye Station, offering swift connections to London Bridge, Victoria, Blackfriars, Canada Water and the London Overground, making this an ideal home for commuters and first-time buyers alike.
Peckham Rye, Peckham, London, SE15
Set on the top floor of a newly completed apartment, this exceptional one-bedroom apartment combines contemporary design with high-quality finishes, offering a superb home in the heart of vibrant Peckham Rye.
The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed to maximise both light and space, with a spacious open-plan living area creating an ideal setting for entertaining. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances and premium work surfaces, seamlessly complementing the living space. A beautifully appointed bathroom features elegant fixtures and stylish tiling, while the generous double bedroom provides a bright and tranquil retreat.
Situated just a short stroll from Peckham Rye Station, the property enjoys excellent transport links to London Bridge, Victoria, Blackfriars, Canada Water and the London Overground. The area’s renowned cafés, restaurants, independent boutiques and lively cultural scene are all within easy reach, while the open green spaces of Peckham Rye Park and Common provide the perfect escape from city life.
Goldsmith Road, Peckham, London, SE15
Offers in excess of £325,000 Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward are delighted to present this beautifully maintained two-bedroom home, offered in good condition throughout.
Amersham Road, New Cross, London, SE14
Set within an attractive Victorian building, this well-presented one-bedroom conversion offers over 528 sq ft of internal accommodation with the share of freehold and is ideally positioned for the excellent transport links of New Cross.
Located on the hall floor, the property provides a generously sized principal bedroom, separate reception area and bathroom, offering a practical layout with plenty of scope for a new owner to make their own mark.
The property is ideally placed just moments from New Cross Station, approximately 0.2 miles away, providing direct connections towards London Cannon Street. New Cross Gate is also around 0.4 miles away, offering frequent Overground services towards London Bridge, Clapham Junction and Dalston Junction.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this is a well-located one-bedroom home that would make an ideal first purchase.
Ethnard Road, Peckham, London, SE15
Guide Price - £700,000 - £715,000
This spacious three-bedroom house is offered to the market chain free and provides well-proportioned accommodation with excellent scope for a new owner to make their own mark.
The property benefits from three genuine double bedrooms, making it ideal for families, sharers or those requiring additional space to work from home. To the ground floor, a generous through reception room provides a versatile living and entertaining area, while the large kitchen/dining room offers plenty of space for everyday family life.
Whilst the property would benefit from some cosmetic updating, the generous room sizes and practical layout provide an excellent foundation for improvement and personalisation. The combination of space, flexibility and potential makes this an appealing opportunity for buyers looking to create a home to their own taste.
Located on a quiet residential street, the property is conveniently positioned for Old Kent Road and excellent transport connections. Queens Road Peckham Station (Zone 2) and numerous bus routes provide easy access towards central London, while London Bridge, Borough Market and Bermondsey Street are all within easy reach.
Oglander Road, Peckham Rye, London, SE15
A charming two-bedroom period garden flat, ideally positioned on a desirable residential road between Peckham Rye and East Dulwich stations.
Occupying the ground floor of a characterful period property, this attractive home benefits from its own private entrance and a South-East facing private rear garden, providing an excellent combination of period charm, living space and valuable outdoor space.
The accommodation offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, a very bright reception room opening into the garden and a separate kitchen, with the property retaining attractive period features.
The location is exceptionally convenient, with both Peckham Rye and East Dulwich stations within easy reach, providing excellent connections into central London. The area also offers an impressive selection of independent cafés, restaurants, shops and local amenities, with Peckham Rye Park and Common close by.
Ethnard Road, Peckham, London, SE15
Guide Price £800,000 - £850,000. Five bed Victorian terrace of over 1550 square feet, renovated to a high standard with south-west facing city garden, on a residential Peckham street that’s close to brilliant bus connections on Old Kent Road. On-street permit parking available.
On the ground floor, a double reception to the front, and understairs shower room in the adjoining hallway to the kitchen/diner, fitted with triple Miele ovens and induction cooker, two fridges, and a utility cupboard with washer/dryer. There is a low-maintenance and dog-friendly garden to the rear with fixed-seating and a small shed with the gas boiler.
To the rear of the first floor is a large double bedroom with ensuite wet-room, then the family bathroom with bath and two more bedrooms to the front; one being another large double, and then the master bedroom stretching 13ft across the front of the house and currently configured as a projector room / office with fitted wardrobes and shelving.
On the second floor there is a standard double room with fitted wardrobes, then in the loft another full width master bedroom with ensuite currently configured as an upstairs sitting room with desk space and eaves storage.
Grab the Overground at Queen’s Road Peckham (15mins) or hop on a bus to Elephant & Castle for the tube (10mins). Tower Bridge or Waterloo or London Bridge are all a short direct bus ride away along with lovely Borough Market and Bermondsey Street. W Bunting is a five minute walk from the house; widely-considered south London's best butcher. Old Kent Road has a handful of large supermarkets. A big B&Q, Argos, Lidl, and PC World are all handy too. Parks? 56 hectare Burgess Park is Southwark’s largest park with tennis courts, sweet cafe, and even a lake! The lively centres of Peckham, Camberwell, New Cross and Deptford are also close by.
Sumner Road, Peckham, London, SE15
Guide Price £475,000 to £500,000.
A beautifully appointed two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offering 832 sq ft of stylish contemporary living, complemented by a generous private balcony and access to an impressive communal rooftop terrace.
Positioned within a well-maintained modern development, the apartment immediately impresses with its excellent proportions and exceptional levels of natural light.
The spacious open-plan reception and kitchen create a superb setting for both entertaining and everyday living. Both bedrooms are well proportioned, with the principal bedroom benefiting from its own modern en-suite, while the additional bathroom provides further convenience for guests.
A particular highlight is the outdoor space. The wide private balcony provides an ideal extension of the living accommodation, while residents also have access to the beautifully maintained rooftop terrace , offering an enviable space to relax, entertain and enjoy far-reaching views. The development also benefits from secure cycle storage and a long lease.
Calypso Crescent, Peckham, London, SE15
'Pay less with a zero deposit'. A one bedroom flat, with a separate study, to rent in this secure development in Peckham. This property boasts wooden floors throughout and is available November. Offered unfurnished. This property does not permit sharers!
Peckham Hill Street, Peckham, London, SE15
Well presented one bedroom ground floor apartment situated moments from amenities and transport links. This property has been completely renovated and offers modern decor throughout.
Peckham High Street, Peckham, London, SE15
Newly refurnished one bedroom property available to let from early September. The property is in close proximity to Peckham Rye train station and the high street.
Furley Road, Peckham, London, SE15
A lovely two-bedroom, two-bathroom purpose built Apartment for rent in a gated development with easy access to the Old Kent Road transport links. Available beginning December.
Southerngate Way, New Cross, London, SE14
End of terrace three bedroom house available to rent in this quiet residential area. This house offers natural light throughout and a private rear garden
Studholme Street, Peckham, London, SE15
'Pay less with a zero deposit'. New five bed property available to let from end July and furnished.
Furley Road, Peckham, London, SE15
Spacious modern two bedroom, two bathroom purpose built flat to rent in a gated development close to Peckham Rye station. Available to let in November. Unfurnished.
New Cross Road, London, SE14
Modern studio apartment available to rent in New Cross. Close to amenities and transport. Available from Mid-December
Burchell Road, Peckham, London, SE15
'Pay less with a zero deposit'. This one bedroom flat is located close to Queens Road Peckham Station offering excellent services into the City
Trafalgar Avenue, Peckham, London, SE15
A beautiful house finished to a very high standard with spacious rooms and lots of charm.
The house is set over four floors. On the lower ground floor is a stunning white gloss kitchen with breakfast bar, great light and a vast adjacent dining room with a wood burning stove.
Stairs lead up to a double reception room , large windows and many original features.
On the first floor there is a luxurious master bedroom suite with walk in wardrobe and newly fitted en-suite bathroom.
There are a further two double bedrooms and family bathroom on the second floor.
To the rear of the house is a lovely garden




















