Neville Close
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £270,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (74) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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.
How Life Works Here
Neville Close is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 468 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Bonar Road) is 77m away. The median property price is £270,000, though prices have fallen 39% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 218m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: 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 Neville Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group 564m · 7 min walk
- The Yard 722m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Acuherbal 257m · 3 min walk
- Sunshine House 1067m · 13 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1678m · 21 min walk
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1747m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Peckham Library 173m · 2 min walk
- Nunhead Library 1293m · 16 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 1724m · 22 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 1903m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sumner Road Park 241m · 3 min walk
- Jowett Street Park 297m · 4 min walk
- Goldsmith Nature Garden 339m · 4 min walk
- Lympstone Community Garden 365m · 5 min walk
- Bellenden Road Nature Garden 434m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park 219m · 3 min walk
- St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School 341m · 4 min walk
- Nell Gwynn Nursery School 359m · 4 min walk
- St Francis RC Primary School 476m · 6 min walk
- Haymerle School 510m · 6 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.
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