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Colegrove Road

Southwark, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £388,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 35% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 35% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Strong case: 35% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

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%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £388,750, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

45
Liveability Score
Top 75% in SouthwarkTop 68% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 8 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Colegrove Road is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 112 violent offences were recorded (33% 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 197m away. The median property price is £388,750, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 200m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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 Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£388,750
Median Price
8
Transactions (2014–2025)
+34.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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 Colegrove Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (2)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

St George's Way bus_stop197m
Bird In Bush Road Peckham Hill bus_stop197m
Commercial Way Peckham Hill bus_stop322m
Bird In Bush Road bus_stop326m
Peckham Rye Rail Station rail_station1200m
Queens Road Peckham Rail Station rail_station1277m
South Bermondsey Rail Station rail_station1439m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% 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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