Crimscott Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 90% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 90% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 90% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
How Life Works Here
Crimscott Street is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 592 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 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. The closest is Co-op Food (supermarket, 31m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 97m away. The median property price is £150,000, with exceptional growth of 90% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 233m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Crimscott Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Milo and the Bull 508m · 6 min walk
- Gym Nation 705m · 9 min walk
- The Circle Gym and Spa 792m · 10 min walk
- PlayFit Sports Club 832m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 1029m · 13 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1115m · 14 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1296m · 16 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1302m · 16 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1331m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- East Street Library 529m · 7 min walk
- Una Marson Library 940m · 12 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 1093m · 14 min walk
- John Harvard Library 1174m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 304m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 233m · 3 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 233m · 3 min walk
- Surrey Square Primary School 748m · 9 min walk
- Snowsfields Primary School 787m · 10 min walk
- Ark Walworth Academy 885m · 11 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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