Henshaw Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £850,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 6% 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), 6% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £850,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Henshaw Street is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 260 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Bricklayers Arms / New Kent Rd) is 157m away. The median property price is £850,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 188m away. 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. Overall, this street scores 62 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Henshaw Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 558m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 860m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Guy's Hospital 1101m · 14 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1188m · 15 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1223m · 15 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1320m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Newington Library 614m · 8 min walk
- East Street Library 622m · 8 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 622m · 8 min walk
- Una Marson Library 639m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Paragon Gardens 100m · 1 min walk
- Salisbury Row 153m · 2 min walk
- Victory Community Park 251m · 3 min walk
- Bricklayers Arms Roundabout 260m · 3 min walk
- Nursery Row Park 340m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 188m · 2 min walk
- Victory Primary School 274m · 3 min walk
- Ark Globe Academy 283m · 4 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 287m · 4 min walk
- South Bank University Academy 588m · 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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