Old Jamaica Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £229,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 172% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 172% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 172% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £229,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (62) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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.
How Life Works Here
Old Jamaica Road is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 262 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Hobbs Pharmacy (pharmacy, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (St James's Road) is 161m away. The median property price is £229,500, with exceptional growth of 172% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 148m away. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Old Jamaica Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Circle Gym and Spa 600m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 660m · 8 min walk
- The Arch Climbing Wall: Building One 726m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 1363m · 17 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1392m · 17 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1526m · 19 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1599m · 20 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1606m · 20 min walk
libraries (5)
- Blue Anchor Library 627m · 8 min walk
- East Street Library 1093m · 14 min walk
- The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library 1221m · 15 min walk
- Canada Water Library 1421m · 18 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1548m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 460m · 6 min walk
- West Lane Memorial Gardens 665m · 8 min walk
- Beach Garden 678m · 8 min walk
- Lime Square 679m · 8 min walk
- Paterson Park 888m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St James' Church of England Primary School 149m · 2 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 204m · 2 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 455m · 6 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 544m · 7 min walk
- Spa School, Bermondsey 616m · 8 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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