Crofton Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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, stable market.
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%
At £680,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Crofton Road is located in Southwark, near Camberwell, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 295 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Peckham Road / Southampton Way) is 341m away. The median property price is £680,000. Based on 80 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 274m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Crofton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Zen Yoga 612m · 8 min walk
- Gaia Pilates 657m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 691m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Sunshine House 391m · 5 min walk
- Acuherbal 752m · 9 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 811m · 10 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1383m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Peckham Library 768m · 10 min walk
- Camberwell Library 986m · 12 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 1123m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lucas Gardens 243m · 3 min walk
- Ornamental Garden 276m · 3 min walk
- Mistral Community Garden 328m · 4 min walk
- Warwick Gardens 375m · 5 min walk
- Lettsom Gardens 597m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Oliver Goldsmith Primary School 275m · 3 min walk
- Cherry Garden School 486m · 6 min walk
- St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School 536m · 7 min walk
- Grove Primary School 741m · 9 min walk
- St George's Church of England Primary School 832m · 10 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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