Robert Dashwood Way
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 15 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 (15), 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 15/100 — 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
Robert Dashwood Way is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 370 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 176 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Aobaba (cafe, 79m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Heygate Street) is 87m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 35 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 177m 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 Robert Dashwood Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 186m · 2 min walk
- Gymbox Elephant and Castle 419m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 1174m · 15 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1451m · 18 min walk
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1686m · 21 min walk
libraries (5)
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 122m · 2 min walk
- Newington Library 143m · 2 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 340m · 4 min walk
- Brandon Library 966m · 12 min walk
- Listening Books 1160m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pullens Open Space 226m · 3 min walk
- Elephant Park 275m · 3 min walk
- St Mary's Churchyard 299m · 4 min walk
- Wansey Gardens 339m · 4 min walk
- IDA Garden 424m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Crampton Primary 177m · 2 min walk
- Robert Browning Primary School 424m · 5 min walk
- Victory Primary School 477m · 6 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School 514m · 6 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School 660m · 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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