Jacob Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £545,000, 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
Jacob Street is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (51 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Dockhead) is 206m away. The median property price is £545,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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 226m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 61 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
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 Jacob Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Circle Gym and Spa 319m · 4 min walk
- Third Space 825m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 972m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HCA Healthcare 1177m · 15 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 1185m · 15 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1256m · 16 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1378m · 17 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1385m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- Blue Anchor Library 1006m · 13 min walk
- The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library 1155m · 14 min walk
- East Street Library 1395m · 17 min walk
- Canada Water Library 1493m · 19 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1838m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Podium Garden 605m · 8 min walk
- St. John's Churchyard 607m · 8 min walk
- Potters Fields Park 678m · 8 min walk
- West Lane Memorial Gardens 702m · 9 min walk
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 773m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 226m · 3 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 394m · 5 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 475m · 6 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 839m · 10 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 839m · 10 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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