Harper Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £577,500, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Harper Road is located in Southwark, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 334 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Colab Tavern (bar, 13m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Trinity Street / The Roebuck) is 304m away. The median property price is £577,500, though prices have fallen 18% over five years. Based on 64 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 311m 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 property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Harper Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Gymbox Elephant and Castle 366m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 590m · 7 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 737m · 9 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 848m · 11 min walk
- London Sperm Bank 982m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Newington Temporary Library 444m · 6 min walk
- Listening Books 541m · 7 min walk
- John Harvard Library 547m · 7 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 636m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dickens' Fields 88m · 1 min walk
- Newington Gardens 152m · 2 min walk
- Merrick Square 187m · 2 min walk
- Falmouth Road Gardens 253m · 3 min walk
- Victory Community Park 427m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Ark Globe Academy 311m · 4 min walk
- Victory Primary School 452m · 6 min walk
- Charles Dickens Primary School 512m · 6 min walk
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 653m · 8 min walk
- The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 667m · 8 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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