Beaton Close London, Southwark
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE15), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22502891.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Southwark costs £1,967 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peckham Rye, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Burgess Park (47 hectares) is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 20.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Lister Primary Care Centre, about 130 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 703 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (4); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Southwark in 2026-27: Band D £1,967 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,312 | £1,530 | £1,749 | £1,967 | £2,404 | £2,842 | £3,279 | £3,935 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Sumner House: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- Sumner House: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- Open Land Rear Of 1-51 Peckham High Street Bounded By Sumner Avenue And Melon Road Open Land Adjacent To 59 Peckham High Street And Sumner House Located On Sumner Road London SE15, permissioned (120 m)
- Land to the west of Lister Health Centre, 97 Peckham Road: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Land to the west of Lister Health Centre, 97 Peckham Road: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Land at the south of Sumner Road (Flaxyard site): up to 105 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Land at the south of Sumner Road (Flaxyard site): up to 105 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- 95 Peckham Road SE15 5LJ, permissioned (190 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE15 5GX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| SE15 5GU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE15 5GU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE15 5GX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peckham Rye 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Queens Road (Peckham) 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Denmark Hill 6.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harris Academy / Peckham | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Wapping Pier | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Copeland Road | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 39 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 26.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Lister Primary Care Centre | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lister Primary Care Centre | 130 m |
| Hospital | Maudsley Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Peckham Police Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,380 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Burgess Park 47 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,710 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,260 m² | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bonar Road Allotments 2,340 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 12 parks and gardens, 55 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Giles, a listed building (Grade II*), 930 m (0.6 miles) west. 123 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Ruskin Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Myatt's Fields | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Grove Shrubbery | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| New Cross Gate Cutting | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Canada Water | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Oak of Honor Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Upper Pool | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Redriff | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
2 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Southwark: see them on the Southwark page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy Peckham | Secondary | 11–16 | 270 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Angel Oak Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| John Donne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bird In Bush School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Belham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iss facility services education SE15 5LP | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Harris academy at peckham SE15 5DZ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Sharp catering company SE15 5EU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Little deli god bless SE15 5EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Queens kitchen SE15 5EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Little hut SE15 5EB | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Kim lien SE15 5EB | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Big leaf restaurant SE15 5EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Hong kong garden SE15 5EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Delta express pizza SE15 5EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| City kebab SE15 5EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Khf SE15 5EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 4k soul food SE15 5EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Morleys fried chicken SE15 5DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2026 |
| Persepolis - taste of persia (jantex its) SE15 5DT | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 239 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 |
| Drugs | 69 |
| Other theft | 42 |
| Theft from the person | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 34 |
| Bicycle theft | 34 |
| Burglary | 22 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Robbery | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Melon Road (184); On or near Basing Court (154); On or near Peckham Road (50); On or near Collyer Place (39); On or near Jocelyn Street (37).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 14% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 34% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings The kentish drovers (pub/bar/nightclub, SE15 5RS) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Gatonby Street · Corbden Close · Lisford Street · Haslam Street · Kelly Avenue · Watts Street · Sumner Road · Sumner Avenue · Moody Road · Whistler Mews · Bamber Road · Stopes Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.