SouthwarkZone 2

Living in Peckham

Frank's Rooftop Bar in summer; everything-else-too in winter. Cheap-ish, creative, increasingly polished.

1-bed rent

£1,550/mo

2-bed rent

£2,000/mo

Transport zone

Zone 2

Fastest commute

~15 min

Transport from Peckham

Peckham Rye

OvergroundNational Rail

Peckham is served by the Overground and National Rail.

Commute times from Peckham

Estimated commute times to major London destinations by public transport.

DestinationCommute time
London Bridge~15 min
Waterloo~18 min
Bank / City~22 min
Liverpool Street~25 min
Canary Wharf~25 min
King's Cross / St Pancras~28 min
Victoria~28 min
Oxford Circus / Soho~32 min
Marylebone~38 min
Paddington~38 min

Peckham lifestyle profile

Nightlife

9/10

Food scene

9/10

Lively

8/10

Café density

8/10

Young professionals

8/10

Walkability

7/10

Green space

6/10

Transport

6/10

Gym density

5/10

Safety

5/10

Peckham strengths

  • Strong food and nightlife
  • Cheaper than its northern counterparts
  • Big arts and music scene

Trade-offs

  • No tube
  • Higher reported crime than neighbours
  • Variable street feel

Who Peckham suits best

  • social people who value cafés, food, and community
  • lively, social people who love bars and a buzzing neighbourhood
  • people looking for a well-rounded area with no major trade-offs

Frequently asked questions

What is Peckham like to live in?

Frank's Rooftop Bar in summer; everything-else-too in winter. Cheap-ish, creative, increasingly polished. The main strengths are strong food and nightlife and cheaper than its northern counterparts.

What is the average rent in Peckham?

The average 1-bedroom flat in Peckham costs around £1,550 per month. A 2-bedroom flat costs around £2,000 per month (market review estimate).

How long is the commute from Peckham?

The fastest commute from Peckham is to London Bridge at approximately 15 minutes by public transport. The commute to Bank/City is around 22 minutes.

Is Peckham a good area to live in London?

Peckham is in Southwark, Zone 2. It's well-suited to social people who value cafés, food, and community. The main trade-off is: no tube.

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