O'meara Street
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.
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 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 (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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
O'meara Street 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 restaurant (restaurant, 100m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Southwark Bridge Road) is 68m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 159m away. 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 first-time buyers. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from O'meara Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Marlborough Sports Garden 163m · 2 min walk
- King’s Sport & Wellness London Bridge 239m · 3 min walk
- The Font Borough 375m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 116m · 1 min walk
- London Sperm Bank 380m · 5 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 386m · 5 min walk
- London Egg Bank 391m · 5 min walk
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 426m · 5 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 323m · 4 min walk
- Listening Books 396m · 5 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 1187m · 15 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 1436m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Crossbones Graveyard 88m · 1 min walk
- Red Cross Garden 136m · 2 min walk
schools (4)
- The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 160m · 2 min walk
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 192m · 2 min walk
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy 241m · 3 min walk
- Charles Dickens Primary School 370m · 5 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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