London, U.K.
Living in Peckham, London
Up-and-coming South London. Rooftop bars, art galleries, and multicultural food.
A one-bedroom in Peckham rents for about £1,800 - £2,000/month — a exercise caution area (safety 2/5), roughly 25 minutes from London center by Overground.
Commute to Center
25 min
Overground
Safety Rating
2/5
Exercise CautionVibe
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Rent in Peckham
Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | £1,500 - £1,800/mo | £1,800 - £2,000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | £2,000 - £2,400/mo | £2,400 - £2,700/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | £2,600 - £3,000/mo | £3,000 - £3,400/mo |
How Peckham compares in London
Within AffordWhere's London dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £1,900/month — roughly 10% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 18 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £2,400 - £2,700/month and three-bedrooms £3,000 - £3,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by Overground, it sits farther out than most London areas in the set. On safety it rates 2/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the up-and-coming, art, diverse tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Barking. For a shorter commute, see Camden.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Peckham, London?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Peckham costs £1,800 - £2,000/month (second-hand contract) or £1,500 - £1,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £2,400 - £2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from £3,000 - £3,400/month.
- Is Peckham safe for expats?
- Peckham has a safety rating of 2/5 (Exercise Caution) on our scale. That is a lower rating; take extra care, especially at night, and research specific streets before committing to a lease.
- How long is the commute from Peckham to London center?
- The commute from Peckham to London city center takes approximately 25 minutes by Overground.
- What is Peckham like to live in?
- Up-and-coming South London. Rooftop bars, art galleries, and multicultural food. In our data it is tagged as up-and-coming, art, diverse.
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