Machell Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £698,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth.
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 £698,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Machell Road is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 129 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Kimberley Avenue) is 93m away. The median property price is £698,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.
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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Machell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Yard 935m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Acuherbal 1337m · 17 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1981m · 25 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1985m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Nunhead Library 388m · 5 min walk
- Peckham Library 1403m · 18 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 1769m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Dr Harold Moody Park 511m · 6 min walk
- Kirkwood Nature Reserve 758m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- The St Thomas the Apostle College 597m · 8 min walk
- St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 667m · 8 min walk
- Ivydale Primary School 801m · 10 min walk
- Newlands Academy 879m · 11 min walk
- Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich 958m · 12 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.