Larissa Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Larissa Street is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 417 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 130 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is cafe (cafe, 19m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (East Street / Thurlow Street) is 39m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 189m away. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 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)
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Larissa Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PlayFit Sports Club 602m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 741m · 9 min walk
- Fight City Gym 791m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Guy's Hospital 1476m · 18 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1593m · 20 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1613m · 20 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1715m · 21 min walk
libraries (5)
- Una Marson Library 223m · 3 min walk
- East Street Library 347m · 4 min walk
- Newington Library 765m · 10 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 824m · 10 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 991m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Salisbury Row 299m · 4 min walk
- Surrey Square Park 305m · 4 min walk
- Nursery Row Park 330m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 190m · 2 min walk
- Surrey Square Primary School 236m · 3 min walk
- South Bank University Academy 306m · 4 min walk
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 559m · 7 min walk
- Michael Faraday School 566m · 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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