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Every Monopoly fan knows that Old Kent Road is the sensible first step on the property ladder, even if a move to Mayfair is the end game! While it will cost you significantly more than £60, a new home in Peckham is still an affordable – and highly desirable – option for first time buyers in the capital Peckham HOT spot
1 Its strong sense of community 2 The food – all of it! 3 Access to the arts 4 Excellent local schools 5 The buzz of the upcoming Bakerloo Line extension 5 REASONS WE LOVE… PECKHAM
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
If you enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, Peckham is perfect.There is easy access to green spaces, with Peckham Rye Park and Common to the south and Burgess Park to the north. Peckham Rye Park and Common alone boasts 113 acres of grassland, an ornamental and water garden, a lake, woodland, playground and cafe. Park Run is the place to be on a Saturday morning, with popular weekly runs at both Burgess Park and Southwark Park. For a more leisurely hobby, try lawn bowls at Peckham Rye.There are also two council-owned swimming pools locally – Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and Dulwich Leisure Centre. Shopping in Peckham is a true treat for the senses.The main shopping street, Rye Lane, showcases the diversity of the area, with multicultural shops including the Tardis that is Khan’s, and a bustling market. You will also find branches of Primark and Peacocks here, and a small shopping centre (the Aylesham Centre) which handily includes a Poundland and large Morrisons store. Juxtaposed with this is Bellenden Road, bursting with independent shops and artisan eateries. Peckham boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants, with food from across
links, including the A202 and A2, are good, but many residents nd a car unnecessary. This is an area with a strong sense of identity, evident in the huge range of local events and captured perfectly by the The Peckham Peculiar , voted Community Newspaper of the Year at the national Newspaper Awards. Peckham has a broad demographic; arty students, young professionals and families all contribute to the area’s diverse population. The excellent choice of local schools and family-friendly amenities mean families choose to stay in the area. Peckham's homes range from period properties to new-build developments at every budget. There are plenty of Victorian and Regency homes and two conservation areas. Holly Grove conservation
Located in the Borough of Southwark, Peckham has come a long way from its Only Fools and Horses days, having bene ted immensely from multi-million-pound investments in the area. It’s safe to say Del Boy and Rodney Trotter wouldn’t recognise the place! In fact, Time Out magazine named it one of the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world. Peckham was a rural area until the early 19th century, home to market gardens growing produce for London markets. By the mid-19th century, Peckham New Town was built and the rise of public transport encouraged increased development, with railways and horse-drawn trams making the area more accessible. Public transport in the area continues to impress to this day, with further growth promised. Already well-connected – Peckham Rye and Queens Road Peckham stations (Zone 2) provide Overground and National Rail services – the planned Bakerloo Line extension will bring the underground to Old Kent Road, making the commute from Peckham even easier. In the meantime, the "Bakerloop", launching this autumn, will offer a speedy bus service to Waterloo via Elephant and Castle. Multiple different bus routes offer easy access to other parts of Southwark and beyond. Road
area includes the beautiful Choumert Square, a unique mews of cottages. While these come at a premium, there is also plenty on offer at more modest prices, including period conversions, ex-social housing and new developments close to Old Kent Road.
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46 First Time Buyer August/September 2025
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