Camberwell Grove
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £620,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Camberwell Grove is located in Southwark, near Camberwell, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 441 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 201 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Grove Lane / Champion Park) is 198m away. The median property price is £620,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 228 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 80m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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 Camberwell Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Butterfly Tennis Club 345m · 4 min walk
- Zen Yoga 346m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Group 604m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Maudsley Hospital 319m · 4 min walk
- Sunshine House 497m · 6 min walk
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 905m · 11 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1217m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Camberwell Library 831m · 10 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 1033m · 13 min walk
- Peckham Library 1268m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Lettsom Gardens 438m · 6 min walk
- Lucas Gardens 446m · 6 min walk
- Brunswick Park 629m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Lyndhurst Primary School 80m · 1 min walk
- Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 393m · 5 min walk
- Grove Primary School 525m · 7 min walk
- Oliver Goldsmith Primary School 588m · 7 min walk
- Spa School Camberwell 965m · 12 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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