Congreve Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £350,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Price (£350,000) 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Congreve Street is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 417 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 130 violent offences were recorded (31% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 117m away. The median property price is £350,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 296m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 43 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)
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: warm
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 Congreve Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PlayFit Sports Club 571m · 7 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 906m · 11 min walk
- Gym Nation 1164m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Guy's Hospital 1312m · 16 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1423m · 18 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1564m · 20 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1568m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- East Street Library 202m · 2 min walk
- Una Marson Library 439m · 6 min walk
- Newington Library 923m · 12 min walk
- John Harvard Library 1299m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Salisbury Row 271m · 3 min walk
- Surrey Square Park 382m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Surrey Square Primary School 296m · 4 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 337m · 4 min walk
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 458m · 6 min walk
- South Bank University Academy 550m · 7 min walk
- Ark Walworth Academy 557m · 7 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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