New Globe Walk
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,187,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
New Globe Walk is located in Southwark, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 323 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is cafe (cafe, 30m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bankside Pier) is 99m away. The median property price is £1,187,500, though prices have fallen 30% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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)
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: hot
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 New Globe Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Font Borough 93m · 1 min walk
- CrossFit 466m · 6 min walk
- Marlborough Sports Garden 575m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Burrell Street Sexual Health Centre 499m · 6 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 530m · 7 min walk
- London Sperm Bank 599m · 8 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 606m · 8 min walk
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 721m · 9 min walk
libraries (4)
- Listening Books 728m · 9 min walk
- John Harvard Library 740m · 9 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 1549m · 19 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 1812m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Crossbones Graveyard 491m · 6 min walk
- Red Cross Garden 540m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy 553m · 7 min walk
- The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 574m · 7 min walk
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 610m · 8 min walk
- Charles Dickens Primary School 731m · 9 min walk
- Friars Primary Foundation School 882m · 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.
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