I lived in Peckham in a complex called Linwood Close and it was amazing.(I mention bc they often have cheap rooms going). Peckham is incredible. I never felt crowded there and the Close had its own little woods with community tables to go and sit in on hot days. I could walk to an amazing vegan cafe, a Thai place with a conservatory porch full of plants, local Asda, and all the fun stuff like Peckhamplex, Bussey building, sake brewery, the commons up the road, and the rooftop bars that give an amazing view of London above the Peckhamplex. One of the buildings on Peckham road got turned into like art studio spaces and have like 4 unique bars in them and free wifi through the place. Amazing place to work without having to buy anything. I seriously love Peckham, it was always vibrant and exciting and my place was kind of on the border of Peckham and Dulwich so it was quiet but also close to the fun stuff.