Bermondsey Square

Southwark, Greater London, England

Semi-rural 🏘 Mixed character 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Medium High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

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

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Best fit: Families Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.

👪 Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

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

🌳 Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (40), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

🔑 First-time Buyers
Poor

Out of reach (£550,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.

How this is calculated

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

50
Liveability Score
Top 5% in Southwark Top 5% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 59 transactions

Things You Should Know

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Environmental mismatch

Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.

How Life Works Here

Bermondsey Square is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 297 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is theft from the person. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 41m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £550,000, though prices have fallen 16% over five years. Based on 59 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 487m away. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£550,000
Median Price
59
Transactions (2014–2026)
-15.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

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

Nearby Amenities

Bermondsey Farmers' Market 9m (0.1 min walk)
GB Grill & Bar 24m (0.3 min walk)
Sainsbury's Local 43m (0.5 min walk)

Transport Links

Grange Road /Caledonian Market bus_stop 41m
Bermondsey Street bus_stop 62m

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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.