Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Nunhead Cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London, England. It is perhaps the least famous and celebrated of them. The cemetery is located in Nunhead in the London Borough of Southwark and was originally known as All Saints’ Cemetery. Nunhead Cemetery was consecrated in 1840 and opened by the London Cemetery Company. It is a Local Nature Reserve. “
In Nunhead, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of Nunhead? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Nunhead to help you decide to move in there.
What kind of restaurants are there?
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Nunhead, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Oak | 31 Peckham Rye, London | 4.3 | 1158 |
| Copeland Park | 133 Copeland Road, London | 4.3 | 676 |
| Palace Chinese Takeaway | 22 Gibbon Road, London | 4.3 | 84 |
| The Man of Kent | 4 Nunhead Green, London | 4.3 | 124 |
| Spices | 91 Evelina Road, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| Jerkiz | 100 Evelina Road, London | 4.3 | 336 |
| Kyo ya Sushi | 84 Nunhead Grove, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| Mr Ma | 84 Nunhead Grove, London | 4.3 | 17 |
| Cheungs | 289 Peckham Rye, London | 4.3 | 85 |
| Full Garden | 230 Rye Lane, London | 4.3 | 87 |
| Bosco & Bee | London | 4.3 | N/A |
| The Waverley Arms | 202 Ivydale Road, London | 4.3 | 517 |
| Voodoo Ray’s – Peckham | 285 Rye Lane, London | 4.3 | 591 |
| TUPI Peckham | 206 Rye Lane, London | 4.3 | 287 |
| Kapadokya Fish & Chips | 44 Peckham Rye, London | 4.3 | 69 |
| Tasty African Food | 221 Rye Lane, London | 4.3 | 105 |
| Omni | 24A Peckham Rye, London | 4.3 | 166 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 193 Queen’s Road, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Mamma Dough – Peckham | 179 Queen’s Road, London | 4.3 | 407 |
| Beer Rebellion | 129 Queen’s Road, London | 4.3 | 317 |
In Nunhead, is there a lot of green space?
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Nunhead in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Hill Upper Park | Kitto Road, London | 4.6 | 1277 |
| Nunhead Green Mosaic | 37 Nunhead Green, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dr Harold Moody Park | Sturdy Road, London | 3.9 | 64 |
| Consort Park | Peckham, London | N/A | N/A |
| Peckham dog Park | 39 Kitto Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| St Mary’s Frobisher Park | London | 4.5 | 12 |
| Kirkwood Nature Reserve | Bidwell Street, London | 4.5 | 25 |
| Telegraph Hill Lower Park | Kitto Road, London | 4.6 | 161 |
| Green view | Rye Hill Park (Stop EL, London | N/A | N/A |
| Peckham Rye Park & Common | 34 Straker’s Road, London | 4.5 | 3850 |
| Priory Court Garden | Priory Court, 1 Cheltenham Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Birch Close Green | 14 Birch Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Cossal Park | Peckham, London | N/A | N/A |
| Peckham Rye Duck Pond | 133 Creek Rd, London | N/A | N/A |
| Frendsbury Gardens | 1 Frendsbury Road, London | 4.5 | 64 |
| Dog Park | 83 Staveley Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Japanese Garden | Peckham Rye Park And Common, Straker’s Road, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| Martock Court Green | 25 Martock Court, London | N/A | N/A |
| American Garden | FW4R+W4, London | 5 | 1 |
| Nunhead Green | London | N/A | N/A |
The range of gyms in Nunhead
In Nunhead, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awayoga | 22 Limes Walk, Linden Grove, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Yogarise Peckham – Yoga classes in Peckham Rye, London | Bussey Building, 133 Copeland Road, London | 4.3 | 259 |
| Yoga Jeannie. com | Telegraph Hill Yoga Centre, Kitto Road, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| Illume Pilates | Buchan Tenants & Residents Association Hall, Buchan Road, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| Zumba Peckham | 63 Saint Mary’s Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Simona Dance Fitness | 5 Nunhead Green, London | 4.3 | 12 |
| outdoor gym | 34 Stanbury Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Monica Giacomin Pilates, Yoga and Thai Massage | Pepys Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| F45 Training Peckham Rye | 239-241 Rye Lane, London | 4.3 | 273 |
| Be Military Fit Peckham Rye | Straker’s Road, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| Phantai | Flat 1, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Gloves On!’ Personal Training in Fitness, Boxing, MMA | 84 Erlanger Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Anytime Fitness Peckham | 190 Rye Lane, London | 4.3 | 169 |
| Love Yoga Peckham | Studio 54 Peckham Rye, London | 4.3 | 33 |
| CRANK | Unit 1, 133 Copeland Road, London | 4.3 | 30 |
| The Yard | Unit 1, 133 Copeland Road, London | 4.3 | 39 |
| IVS DIAMOND POWER | 1a York Grove, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Peckham Rye Outdooor Gym | FW5R+3V, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Lizzie Fitness | Unit 1, Copeland Park &, Bussey Building, 133 Copeland Road, Peckham Rye, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| DaniPilates & Muscle Activation Techniques MAT® | 2 Inverton Road, London | 4.3 | 4 |
Museums & Galleries nearby
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Nunhead we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Associates | 19 Wroxton Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Pubs
As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Nunhead – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Nunhead.
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
What supermarkets are there?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Nunhead. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Nunhead.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Local | 14-15 Church Lane, London | 3.4 | 42 |
| Poundland | 650-652 High Road, London | 4.2 | 595 |
| Tesco Express | 567, 569 High Road Leytonstone, London | 2.6 | 77 |
| Tesco Superstore | Gainsborough Road, London | 3.9 | 704 |
| Sala UK Ltd | 31 Church Lane, London | 4.7 | 60 |
| Iceland Supermarket Leytonstone | 787 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4 | 759 |
| International Food Centre London | 558 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 14 |
| The Continental Food Exchange – Leytonstone | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.2 | 1089 |
| International Supermarket London | 616, 618 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.2 | 21 |
| 7 Star Traders | 24-27 Church Lane, London | 3.7 | 57 |
| Quick Pick | 736-738 High Road Leytonstone, London | 3.7 | 25 |
| Corner Food & Wine London | High Road Leytonstone, London | N/A | N/A |
| Express Food & Wine, London | 423-427 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 239 |
What type of amenities may you need in Nunhead?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Nunhead name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Nunhead
We assembled the train and tube stations of Nunhead in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Peckham | United Kingdom | 3.8 | 120 |
| Nunhead | Gibbon Road, London | 3.8 | 44 |
Medical institutions in Nunhead
Nunhead has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolette -sw | Glover House, Nunhead Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
Are there many post offices in the region of Nunhead?
Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Nunhead branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelina Road Post Office | 127-129 Evelina Road, London | 4.4 | 20 |
| Royal Mail Post Box | 26 Scylla Road, London | 4 | 1 |
| Post Box | London | 5 | 2 |
Schools in and around the area of Nunhead
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Nunhead
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers’ Hatcham College (Pepys Road site) | 135 Pepys Road, London | 3.4 | 37 |
| Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool | 24 Waveney Avenue, London | 3.8 | 16 |
| St Thomas the Apostle School & Sixth Form College, Nunhead | Hollydale Road, London | 3.9 | 63 |
| Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich | Homestall Road, London | 3.3 | 47 |
| Mischa Foster Poole – Private Tutor | Hollydale Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery | St. Mary Magdalene Church Hall, 63 Saint Mary’s Road, London | 5 | 3 |
| Get Behind the Kit | 31C Rye Hill Park, London | N/A | N/A |
| Slb | 76 Waller Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bebright Bunnies Nursery Brockley | Kitto Road, London | 5 | 3 |
| Palm Tree Academy | 8 20 Gordon Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Rye Garden Day Nursery | 1 East Dulwich Road, London | 4.4 | 13 |
| St Mary Magdalene C Of E Primary School | 48 Brayards Road, London | 3.6 | 10 |
| Sacredheart Camberwell London | Bussey Alley, London | N/A | N/A |
| Rye Oak Primary School | Whorlton Road, London | 3.6 | 17 |
| Stepping Stones Montessori Ltd | 39 Kitto Road, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| Edmund Waller Primary School | 86a Waller Road, London | 5 | 8 |
| Hollydale Primary School | Hollydale primary school, Hollydale Road, London | 2.3 | 13 |
| Goslings Nursery | 106 Evelina Road, London | 5 | 15 |
| Purple Jay Peckham Rye | 34 Waveney Avenue, London | 5 | 1 |
| Globe academy | Harper Rd, London | N/A | N/A |
Sales & Lettings agents in Nunhead
If you’ve been reading up on Nunhead, you’re already doing the right research. When you’re ready to take the next step, a trusted estate agent is your best ally.
As a London-based agency,
Cozee knows the market well — and we’d be delighted to help you find your ideal home in Nunhead.
What to do in Nunhead
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Other areas nearby
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026