Layard Square
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 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 30 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%
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £360,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (48) 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.
How Life Works Here
Layard Square is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 207 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 40% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is City Hope Church (place of worship, 32m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (The Stanley Arms) is 144m away. The median property price is £360,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 124m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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)
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
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 Layard Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Arch Climbing Wall: Building One 85m · 1 min walk
- PureGym 91m · 1 min walk
- Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre 671m · 8 min walk
- Canada Water Leisure Centre 757m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Blue Anchor Library 287m · 4 min walk
- Canada Water Library 885m · 11 min walk
- The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library 973m · 12 min walk
- East Street Library 1500m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Aspinden Road Nature Garden 236m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Southwark Park Primary School 124m · 2 min walk
- The Charter School Bermondsey 301m · 4 min walk
- Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy 425m · 5 min walk
- City of London Academy (Southwark) 600m · 8 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 642m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Tanner Street — Southwark51
- Bermondsey Street — Southwark51
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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