Cossall Walk
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
Possible first step at £257,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (84) may be a compromise.
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.
How Life Works Here
Cossall Walk is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 407 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 145 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 (Queens Road Peckham Rail Station) is 282m away. The median property price is £257,500. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 83m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 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), 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
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 Cossall Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Yard 485m · 6 min walk
- The Gym Group 602m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Acuherbal 636m · 8 min walk
- Sunshine House 1647m · 21 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1975m · 25 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1979m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Nunhead Library 679m · 8 min walk
- Peckham Library 680m · 8 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 1699m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kirkwood Nature Reserve 29m · 0 min walk
- Cossall Park 143m · 2 min walk
- Consort Park 396m · 5 min walk
- Dr Harold Moody Park 486m · 6 min walk
- Kings Grove Community Garden 513m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- John Donne Primary School 83m · 1 min walk
- The St Thomas the Apostle College 276m · 4 min walk
- St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 408m · 5 min walk
- Nell Gwynn Nursery School 522m · 6 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park 608m · 8 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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