Elim Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 (16).
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Elim Street is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 437 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Curry Express (fast food, 13m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Staple Street) is 197m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 22 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 304m 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 young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 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), 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 Elim Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Milo and the Bull 319m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 429m · 5 min walk
- Tokei Centre 631m · 8 min walk
- Psycle 746m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 499m · 6 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 612m · 8 min walk
- London Egg Bank 751m · 9 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 756m · 10 min walk
- London Sperm Bank 762m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 573m · 7 min walk
- Listening Books 861m · 11 min walk
- East Street Library 961m · 12 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1204m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Huberd Growers 112m · 1 min walk
- Gorgeous Geoffrey 129m · 2 min walk
- Kitchen Garden 140m · 2 min walk
- Pilgrim Planters 247m · 3 min walk
- Leathermarket Gardens 279m · 4 min walk
schools (4)
- Snowsfields Primary School 355m · 4 min walk
- Ark Globe Academy 449m · 6 min walk
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 451m · 6 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 899m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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