Laburnum Close
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (below average).
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 (40) 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
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 £305,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (16) help.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Laburnum Close is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 281 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Laburnum Close Green (park, 61m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Clifton Way) is 167m away. The median property price is £305,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 438m 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 young professionals and families. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability.
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: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Laburnum Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Yard 1044m · 13 min walk
- Flying Fantastic 1110m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Acuherbal 953m · 12 min walk
- Sunshine House 1941m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Peckham Library 940m · 12 min walk
- Nunhead Library 1221m · 15 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 1877m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Brimmington Park 148m · 2 min walk
- Kings Grove Community Garden 172m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 438m · 6 min walk
- Nell Gwynn Nursery School 518m · 6 min walk
- John Donne Primary School 542m · 7 min walk
- The St Thomas the Apostle College 592m · 7 min walk
- Bird In Bush School 657m · 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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