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Addington Square

Southwark, Greater London, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: High Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £529,950, this is a premium entry point. Strong 173% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 173% 5-year growth.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 173% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £529,950, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

62
Liveability Score
Top 24% in SouthwarkTop 6% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 19 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

Flood risk impacts value

Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.

How Life Works Here

Addington Square is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 184 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (1), convenience (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Merric Barbers (hairdresser, 26m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 89m away. The median property price is £529,950, with exceptional growth of 173% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 352m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (89)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£529,950
Median Price
19
Transactions (2014–2024)
+172.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Merric Barbers26m (0.3 min walk)
Taggs Coffee Co.31m (0.4 min walk)
Power Church International36m (0.5 min walk)
Spar47m (0.6 min walk)
Greggs51m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Addington Square, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (5)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Camberwell Road / Albany Road bus_stop89m
Bowyer Place bus_stop124m
Albany Road / Camberwell Road bus_stop222m
Kennington Station tram_stop1135m
Kennington Underground Station rail_station1139m
Kennington Underground Station metro_station1142m
Oval Underground Station metro_station1229m
Oval tram_stop1234m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

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