Doddington Grove
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £385,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% 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 90), 13% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £385,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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
Doddington Grove is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 168 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Kennington Station) is 286m away. The median property price is £385,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 73 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 37 schools within 2 km, 35 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 88m away. 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. Overall, this street scores 56 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)
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: 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 Doddington Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 660m · 8 min walk
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 818m · 10 min walk
- The Castle 822m · 10 min walk
- Gymbox Elephant and Castle 1044m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1301m · 16 min walk
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 1761m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Brandon Library 380m · 5 min walk
- Newington Library 720m · 9 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 761m · 10 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 960m · 12 min walk
- Camberwell Library 1378m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Walworth Garden 167m · 2 min walk
- Pasley Park 185m · 2 min walk
- Kennington Open Space 619m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Keyworth Primary School 88m · 1 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School 332m · 4 min walk
- Crampton Primary 484m · 6 min walk
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes 551m · 7 min walk
- St John the Divine Church of England Primary School 817m · 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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