Farthing Alley
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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%
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 — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Farthing Alley is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (51 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Dockhead) is 184m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 202m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. 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), 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Farthing Alley, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Circle Gym and Spa 317m · 4 min walk
- Third Space 834m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 956m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HCA Healthcare 1177m · 15 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 1181m · 15 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1260m · 16 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1379m · 17 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1386m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- Blue Anchor Library 985m · 12 min walk
- The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library 1167m · 15 min walk
- East Street Library 1367m · 17 min walk
- Canada Water Library 1496m · 19 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1810m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St. John's Churchyard 604m · 8 min walk
- Podium Garden 611m · 8 min walk
- Potters Fields Park 685m · 9 min walk
- West Lane Memorial Gardens 703m · 9 min walk
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 744m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 202m · 2 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 373m · 5 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 473m · 6 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 810m · 10 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 810m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Brockley Footpath — Southwark63
- Flockton Street — Southwark60
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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