Elmwood Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £658,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 111% 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), 111% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 111% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £658,000, 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
Elmwood Road is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 183 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Beckwith Road) is 196m away. The median property price is £658,000, with exceptional growth of 111% over five years. Based on 43 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 222m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
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 Elmwood Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Griffin Sports Ground 486m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1014m · 13 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1018m · 13 min walk
- Laser Aesthetic Clinic 1347m · 17 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1627m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grove Vale Library 1274m · 16 min walk
- Dulwich Library 1452m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sunray Gardens 242m · 3 min walk
- Bessemer Grange Nature Garden 542m · 7 min walk
- Alleyn's School Memorial Garden 692m · 9 min walk
- College Gardens 1242m · 16 min walk
- Belair Park 1382m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Judith Kerr Primary School 222m · 3 min walk
- The Charter School North Dulwich 329m · 4 min walk
- Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School 494m · 6 min walk
- Dulwich Hamlet Junior School 547m · 7 min walk
- Bessemer Grange Primary School 630m · 8 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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