Forsyth Gardens
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £435,000, 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
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.
Median price £435,000 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
Forsyth Gardens is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 205 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. 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 (Forsyth Gardens) is 87m away. The median property price is £435,000. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 34 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 279m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Forsyth Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 599m · 8 min walk
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 975m · 12 min walk
- The Castle 1056m · 13 min walk
- Twist Studios 1063m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1050m · 13 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1830m · 23 min walk
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 1980m · 25 min walk
libraries (5)
- Brandon Library 140m · 2 min walk
- Newington Library 864m · 11 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 926m · 12 min walk
- Camberwell Library 1134m · 14 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 1159m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Pasley Park 281m · 4 min walk
- Walworth Garden 360m · 4 min walk
- Kennington Open Space 406m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Keyworth Primary School 280m · 4 min walk
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes 313m · 4 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School 361m · 4 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Infants School 527m · 7 min walk
- St John the Divine Church of England Primary School 578m · 7 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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