Alscot Way
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£570,000) 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates 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.
Median price £570,000 based on only 11 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Alscot Way is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 452 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 119m away. The median property price is £570,000, though prices have fallen 50% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 178m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Alscot Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PlayFit Sports Club 591m · 7 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 829m · 10 min walk
- Gym Nation 974m · 12 min walk
- The Circle Gym and Spa 980m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 1364m · 17 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1445m · 18 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1631m · 20 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1637m · 20 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1652m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- East Street Library 441m · 6 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 836m · 10 min walk
- Una Marson Library 895m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 223m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 178m · 2 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 178m · 2 min walk
- Spa School, Bermondsey 594m · 7 min walk
- Surrey Square Primary School 661m · 8 min walk
- Ark Walworth Academy 677m · 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.