Nursery Row
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£377,500) 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.
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%
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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £377,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (32) help.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £377,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £377,500 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
Nursery Row is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 426 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Tigris Supermarket (convenience, 65m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Balfour Street) is 96m away. The median property price is £377,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 38 schools within 2 km, 37 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 166m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 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: 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Nursery Row, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 430m · 5 min walk
- Fight City Gym 472m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 624m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 1308m · 16 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 1387m · 17 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1428m · 18 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1510m · 19 min walk
libraries (5)
- Newington Library 429m · 5 min walk
- Una Marson Library 468m · 6 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 480m · 6 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 652m · 8 min walk
- East Street Library 666m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Nursery Row Park 49m · 1 min walk
- Paragon Gardens 350m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 166m · 2 min walk
- Robert Browning Primary School 237m · 3 min walk
- Victory Primary School 282m · 4 min walk
- South Bank University Academy 334m · 4 min walk
- Ark Globe Academy 538m · 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.
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