Brettell Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
How Life Works Here
Brettell Street is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 315 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates 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 257m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 36 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 112m 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. 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), 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
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Brettell Street in Southwark on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Brettell Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 456m · 6 min walk
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 784m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1288m · 16 min walk
- Sunshine House 1494m · 19 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 1771m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Una Marson Library 170m · 2 min walk
- East Street Library 620m · 8 min walk
- Newington Library 725m · 9 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 811m · 10 min walk
- Camberwell Library 1234m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Faraday Gardens 251m · 3 min walk
- Saint Peter's Gardens 305m · 4 min walk
- Nursery Row Park 395m · 5 min walk
- Wildflowers 494m · 6 min walk
- Salisbury Row 584m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- South Bank University Academy 113m · 1 min walk
- Michael Faraday School 248m · 3 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School 365m · 5 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 393m · 5 min walk
- Surrey Square Primary School 409m · 5 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Roland Way — Southwark45
- Queen's Row — Southwark45
- Villa Walk — Southwark45
- Inville Walk — Southwark45
- Cherrill Street — Southwark45
Data Transparency
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
Data updated: