Depot Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Depot Street is located in Southwark, near Camberwell, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 551 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 170 violent offences were recorded (31% 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. The closest is Clubhouse Deli (cafe, 28m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 134m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 466m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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 retirees and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Depot Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 599m · 8 min walk
- Sunshine House 996m · 12 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1349m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- Camberwell Library 569m · 7 min walk
- Brandon Library 781m · 10 min walk
- Una Marson Library 823m · 10 min walk
- Newington Library 1105m · 14 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 1201m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Addington Square 41m · 0 min walk
- Burgess Park 95m · 1 min walk
- Pocket Park 212m · 3 min walk
- Wildflowers 298m · 4 min walk
- Saint Peter's Gardens 594m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Michael Faraday School 467m · 6 min walk
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes 496m · 6 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School 544m · 7 min walk
- Spa School Camberwell 604m · 8 min walk
- South Bank University Academy 755m · 9 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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