Merrick Square
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and 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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Merrick Square is located in Southwark, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 247 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is theft from the person. 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Trinity Street / The Roebuck) is 123m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 295m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Merrick Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 326m · 4 min walk
- Fight City Gym 493m · 6 min walk
- Marlborough Sports Garden 581m · 7 min walk
- King’s Sport & Wellness London Bridge 600m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 592m · 7 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 620m · 8 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 663m · 8 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 818m · 10 min walk
- London Sperm Bank 819m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 412m · 5 min walk
- Listening Books 528m · 7 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 635m · 8 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 809m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Dickens' Fields 116m · 2 min walk
- Becket&Selbourne Community Gardens 131m · 2 min walk
- Tabard Gardens 217m · 3 min walk
schools (4)
- Ark Globe Academy 295m · 4 min walk
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 535m · 7 min walk
- The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 564m · 7 min walk
- Victory Primary School 567m · 7 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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