Pepys Estate area report

Highlights

Pepys Estate is a diverse neighbourhood in London with a population of 14,247. The median property price is £400,000, with 208 sales in the last 12 months and prices falling 20.3 per cent over five years. Flats dominate the market with a median of £390,500, while terraced homes average £627,000. The median age is 34.1 years. Housing is predominantly rented, with 41.6 per cent in social rental accommodation and 31.0 per cent privately rented; only 22.7 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. About 45 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. The area has elevated nitrogen dioxide levels at 20.8 annual mean, though particulate matter remains moderate at 8.8. Connectivity is strong, with 81.7 per cent gigabit-capable coverage. The area sits entirely within flood zones. Council tax for band D is £2,237.33.

Data updated 2026/2025. Pepys Estate, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Pepys Estate’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within London, Pepys Estate ranks 7th cheapest of 33, 21st safest and 7th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £400,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Pepys Estate have fallen 20% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 14,247 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) Across this district

About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Pepys Estate (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 5 of 10, national basis). Less deprived than in 2019 (decile 3 then).

Schools

• 95% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• ≈11 min fastest train to London (OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026) This district
• 82% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.2% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/pepys estate.

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Nearby areas we cover: Pepys Estate, Hughesfield Estate, Pepys Estate.