Horselydown Lane
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £875,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Out of reach (£875,000) 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
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
Horselydown Lane is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 390 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. 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 46m away. The median property price is £875,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: 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 Horselydown Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Circle Gym and Spa 234m · 3 min walk
- Gym Nation 265m · 3 min walk
- Third Space 317m · 4 min walk
- Tokei Centre 355m · 4 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 556m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HCA Healthcare 690m · 9 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 724m · 9 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 744m · 9 min walk
- London Egg Bank 882m · 11 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 889m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 1123m · 14 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 1460m · 18 min walk
- East Street Library 1468m · 18 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1856m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Potters Fields Park 166m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- Snowsfields Primary School 555m · 7 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 692m · 9 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 868m · 11 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 993m · 12 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 993m · 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.
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