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Blenheim Grove

Southwark, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: At £510,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90).

Families
Fair

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%

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 90).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £510,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

61
Liveability Score
Top 27% in SouthwarkTop 7% nationally
High confidence Based on 33 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Blenheim Grove is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 364 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Bar Story (bar, 34m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Peckham Rye Rail Station) is 98m away. The median property price is £510,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 322m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (25)

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

Daily Access Below Average (42)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (82)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£510,000
Median Price
33
Transactions (2014–2025)
+3.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

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

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Nearby Amenities

Bar Story34m (0.4 min walk)
Kruk34m (0.4 min walk)
Peckham Arches58m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Blenheim Grove, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Peckham Rye Rail Station rail_station98m
Blenheim Grove bus_stop136m
Peckham Rye Station bus_stop155m
Chadwick Road bus_stop231m
Queens Road Peckham Rail Station rail_station997m
East Dulwich Rail Station rail_station1115m
Nunhead Rail Station rail_station1251m
Denmark Hill Rail Station rail_station1299m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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