Roland Way
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£196,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £196,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £196,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Roland Way is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 730 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 308m away. The median property price is £196,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 37 schools within 2 km, 37 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 125m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Roland Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 401m · 5 min walk
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 855m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1161m · 14 min walk
- Sunshine House 1379m · 17 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1867m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- Una Marson Library 266m · 3 min walk
- East Street Library 721m · 9 min walk
- Newington Library 781m · 10 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 873m · 11 min walk
- Camberwell Library 1107m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Faraday Gardens 268m · 3 min walk
- Saint Peter's Gardens 284m · 4 min walk
- Wildflowers 371m · 5 min walk
- Chumleigh Gardens 416m · 5 min walk
- Nursery Row Park 502m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Michael Faraday School 125m · 2 min walk
- South Bank University Academy 217m · 3 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School 322m · 4 min walk
- Robert Browning Primary School 500m · 6 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 517m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
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- Page's Walk — Southwark44
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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