Gainsford Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £686,250, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% 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).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£686,250) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
How Life Works Here
Gainsford Street is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (42 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 197m away. The median property price is £686,250, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 94 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 23 schools within 2 km, 22 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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)
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 Gainsford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Circle Gym and Spa 110m · 1 min walk
- Gym Nation 338m · 4 min walk
- Third Space 497m · 6 min walk
- Tokei Centre 527m · 7 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 613m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HCA Healthcare 863m · 11 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 885m · 11 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 928m · 12 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1059m · 13 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1066m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 1271m · 16 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 1294m · 16 min walk
- East Street Library 1425m · 18 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1838m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Potters Fields Park 349m · 4 min walk
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 872m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 516m · 6 min walk
- Snowsfields Primary School 686m · 9 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 693m · 9 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 912m · 11 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 912m · 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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