Melior Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 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
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £742,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £742,500 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Melior Street is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1086 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates 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 MANNA CENTRE - Food showers advice for homeless (social facility, 13m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Hays Galleria) is 266m away. The median property price is £742,500. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 49/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Melior Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Tokei Centre 263m · 3 min walk
- Psycle 336m · 4 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 448m · 6 min walk
- Third Space 460m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 126m · 2 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 170m · 2 min walk
- London Egg Bank 366m · 5 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 373m · 5 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 394m · 5 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 522m · 6 min walk
- Listening Books 871m · 11 min walk
- East Street Library 1396m · 17 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1671m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Guy Street Park 155m · 2 min walk
- Leathermarket Gardens 210m · 3 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 275m · 3 min walk
- Cityscapes 394m · 5 min walk
- Hankey Garden 404m · 5 min walk
schools (4)
- Snowsfields Primary School 160m · 2 min walk
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 565m · 7 min walk
- Ark Globe Academy 872m · 11 min walk
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 916m · 11 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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