Phoenix Wharf Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
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), 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) 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
Phoenix Wharf Road is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 350 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Buddha Taste (restaurant, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Tanner Street) is 72m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 371m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Phoenix Wharf Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Circle Gym and Spa 149m · 2 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 507m · 6 min walk
- Tokei Centre 626m · 8 min walk
- Third Space 677m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 926m · 12 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 938m · 12 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1057m · 13 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1145m · 14 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1152m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Blue Anchor Library 1098m · 14 min walk
- East Street Library 1188m · 15 min walk
- John Harvard Library 1269m · 16 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1612m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St. John's Churchyard 368m · 5 min walk
- Podium Garden 447m · 6 min walk
- Tanner Street Park 449m · 6 min walk
- Potters Fields Park 527m · 7 min walk
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 620m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 372m · 5 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 535m · 7 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 662m · 8 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 662m · 8 min walk
- Snowsfields Primary School 683m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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