Kinsale Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £640,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£640,000) or poorly connected (transport 90). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Kinsale Road is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 470 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Lily's Hair (hairdresser, 55m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Peckham Rye /East Dulwich Road) is 110m away. The median property price is £640,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 48 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 22 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 120m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 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), 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)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Kinsale Road in Southwark on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kinsale Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Gaia Pilates 595m · 7 min walk
- The Yard 681m · 8 min walk
- The Gym Group 820m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1019m · 13 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1024m · 13 min walk
- Acuherbal 1128m · 14 min walk
- Laser Aesthetic Clinic 1576m · 20 min walk
- Sunshine House 1629m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Nunhead Library 596m · 8 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 800m · 10 min walk
- Peckham Library 1216m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Gardens 405m · 5 min walk
- McDermott Grove 412m · 5 min walk
- Goose Green 507m · 6 min walk
- Peckham Rye Common 552m · 7 min walk
- The Oval 657m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Bellenden Primary School 120m · 2 min walk
- Rye Oak Primary School 228m · 3 min walk
- The Belham Primary School 525m · 7 min walk
- St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 644m · 8 min walk
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich 781m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fenwick Road — Southwark58
- York Grove — Southwark58
- Evan Cook Close — Southwark58
- Peckham Hill Street — Southwark58
- Valmar Road — Southwark58
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: