Dodson Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £393,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £393,000 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Dodson Street is located in Southwark, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 352 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Flowers of the Forest (pub, 41m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Lambeth Road) is 151m away. The median property price is £393,000. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 140m 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. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Dodson Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Flying Fantastic 564m · 7 min walk
- Fitness4Less 683m · 8 min walk
- The Castle 695m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 642m · 8 min walk
- Burrell Street Sexual Health Centre 857m · 11 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1062m · 13 min walk
libraries (5)
- Listening Books 701m · 9 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 802m · 10 min walk
- John Harvard Library 1044m · 13 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 1051m · 13 min walk
- Newington Library 1146m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park 348m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 140m · 2 min walk
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 233m · 3 min walk
- St Jude's Church of England Primary School 266m · 3 min walk
- Friars Primary Foundation School 355m · 4 min walk
- Charlotte Sharman Primary School 420m · 5 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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