Leroy Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £357,500, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
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
Leroy Street is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 592 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 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 Supreme Care Services (childcare, 109m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 152m away. The median property price is £357,500, though prices have fallen 18% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 308m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Leroy Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Milo and the Bull 584m · 7 min walk
- PlayFit Sports Club 822m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 903m · 11 min walk
- Tokei Centre 1040m · 13 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 1004m · 13 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1111m · 14 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1262m · 16 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1267m · 16 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1346m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- East Street Library 449m · 6 min walk
- Una Marson Library 753m · 9 min walk
- Newington Library 1027m · 13 min walk
- John Harvard Library 1045m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stompie Garden 150m · 2 min walk
- Bricklayers Arms Roundabout 175m · 2 min walk
- Lime Square 320m · 4 min walk
- Salisbury Row 354m · 4 min walk
- Pilgrim Planters 364m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 309m · 4 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 494m · 6 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 494m · 6 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 539m · 7 min walk
- Surrey Square Primary School 615m · 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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