Gaywood Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (25) 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
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 £431,250, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
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 £431,250 based on only 16 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Gaywood Street is located in Southwark, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 402 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Elephant & Castle / London Road) is 126m away. The median property price is £431,250, though prices have fallen 20% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 162m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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 retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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: warm
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 Gaywood Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Gymbox Elephant and Castle 399m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 642m · 8 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1032m · 13 min walk
- Burrell Street Sexual Health Centre 1103m · 14 min walk
libraries (5)
- Newington Temporary Library 416m · 5 min walk
- Listening Books 666m · 8 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 667m · 8 min walk
- Newington Library 763m · 10 min walk
- John Harvard Library 938m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elliott's Row Pocket Park 124m · 2 min walk
- West Square Gardens 230m · 3 min walk
- IDA Garden 275m · 3 min walk
- Diversity Garden 320m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Churchyard 400m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Jude's Church of England Primary School 163m · 2 min walk
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 224m · 3 min walk
- Charlotte Sharman Primary School 259m · 3 min walk
- St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 304m · 4 min walk
- Friars Primary Foundation School 501m · 6 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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