Albany Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £462,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£462,500) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Albany Road is located in Southwark, near Camberwell, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 315 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 119 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 74m away. The median property price is £462,500, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 78 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 34 schools within 2 km, 34 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 288m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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 50 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Albany Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PlayFit Sports Club 556m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 769m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 771m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1153m · 14 min walk
- Sunshine House 1174m · 15 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1752m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Una Marson Library 379m · 5 min walk
- East Street Library 696m · 9 min walk
- Camberwell Library 1058m · 13 min walk
- Newington Library 1119m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chumleigh Gardens 114m · 1 min walk
- Wildflowers 345m · 4 min walk
- Surrey Square Park 406m · 5 min walk
- Burgess Park 575m · 7 min walk
- Pocket Park 684m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Michael Faraday School 289m · 4 min walk
- Ark Walworth Academy 441m · 6 min walk
- The Grove Nursery School 469m · 6 min walk
- Surrey Square Primary School 480m · 6 min walk
- St George's Church of England Primary School 628m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- 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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