Melbury Drive
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (poor). Price data (£545,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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 score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£545,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £545,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £545,000 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Melbury Drive is located in Southwark, near Camberwell, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 266 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 108m away. The median property price is £545,000. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 133m 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 retirees. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Melbury Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Sunshine House 402m · 5 min walk
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 761m · 10 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1052m · 13 min walk
- Acuherbal 1077m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Camberwell Library 607m · 8 min walk
- Peckham Library 1031m · 13 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1148m · 14 min walk
- East Street Library 1441m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pilgrims Cloisters 128m · 2 min walk
- Brunswick Park 315m · 4 min walk
- Benhill Road Garden 318m · 4 min walk
- Mistral Community Garden 371m · 5 min walk
- Ornamental Garden 502m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Spa School Camberwell 133m · 2 min walk
- St George's Church of England Primary School 162m · 2 min walk
- The Grove Nursery School 316m · 4 min walk
- Oliver Goldsmith Primary School 425m · 5 min walk
- Angel Oak Academy 429m · 5 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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