George Row
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £415,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 0% 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).
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 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
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%
At £415,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates 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.
How Life Works Here
George Row is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates 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 (Jamaica Road / Abbey Street) is 159m away. The median property price is £415,000, with moderate growth of 0% over five years. Based on 47 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 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 109m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 50 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 George Row, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Circle Gym and Spa 419m · 5 min walk
- Gym Nation 681m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 843m · 10 min walk
- The Arch Climbing Wall: Building One 922m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 1276m · 16 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1277m · 16 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1369m · 17 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1481m · 18 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1488m · 19 min walk
libraries (5)
- Blue Anchor Library 877m · 11 min walk
- The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library 1100m · 14 min walk
- East Street Library 1345m · 17 min walk
- Canada Water Library 1405m · 18 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1794m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 711m · 9 min walk
- Potters Fields Park 796m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 109m · 1 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 265m · 3 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 374m · 5 min walk
- The Charter School Bermondsey 623m · 8 min walk
- Spa School, Bermondsey 917m · 12 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.