Longfellow Way
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.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £395,000, 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
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.
Median price £395,000 based on only 17 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Longfellow Way is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 112 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 203m away. The median property price is £395,000, though prices have fallen 41% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 460m 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 families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Longfellow Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PlayFit Sports Club 408m · 5 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 1165m · 15 min walk
- The Circle Gym and Spa 1273m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Guy's Hospital 1699m · 21 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1781m · 22 min walk
- Acuherbal 1864m · 23 min walk
- Sunshine House 1931m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- East Street Library 516m · 6 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 738m · 9 min walk
- Una Marson Library 896m · 11 min walk
- Peckham Library 1775m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 513m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Spa School, Bermondsey 462m · 6 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 502m · 6 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 502m · 6 min walk
- Ark Walworth Academy 522m · 6 min walk
- Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 977m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Edmund Street — Southwark50
- Cadet Drive — Southwark50
- Burnham Close — Southwark50
- Draycott Close — Southwark49
- Bowyer Place — Southwark50
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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