Evan Cook Close
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £345,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£345,000) and connectivity (transport 90) both limit appeal for 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.
How Life Works Here
Evan Cook Close is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 310 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 108 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). 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 (Queens Road Peckham Rail Station) is 115m away. The median property price is £345,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 68 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 154m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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 Evan Cook Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Yard 755m · 9 min walk
- Flying Fantastic 977m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Acuherbal 876m · 11 min walk
- Sunshine House 1900m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Nunhead Library 789m · 10 min walk
- Peckham Library 905m · 11 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 1952m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Kirkwood Nature Reserve 250m · 3 min walk
- Kings Grove Community Garden 442m · 6 min walk
- Brimmington Park 581m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- The St Thomas the Apostle College 154m · 2 min walk
- John Donne Primary School 290m · 4 min walk
- Nell Gwynn Nursery School 625m · 8 min walk
- St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 627m · 8 min walk
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 877m · 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.
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