Rose Alley
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).
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.
How Life Works Here
Rose Alley 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Real Greek (restaurant, 69m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Southwark Bridge / Bankside Pier) is 57m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability. 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 Rose Alley, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Font Borough 117m · 2 min walk
- F45 Training 271m · 3 min walk
- CrossFit 460m · 6 min walk
- Marlborough Sports Garden 512m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 469m · 6 min walk
- London Sperm Bank 527m · 7 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 535m · 7 min walk
- London Egg Bank 542m · 7 min walk
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 694m · 9 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 680m · 8 min walk
- Listening Books 694m · 9 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 1513m · 19 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 1773m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tate Modern Community Garden 169m · 2 min walk
- Crossbones Graveyard 429m · 5 min walk
- Red Cross Garden 488m · 6 min walk
- Copperfield Street Community Garden 506m · 6 min walk
- Mint Street Park 582m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy 518m · 6 min walk
- The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 519m · 6 min walk
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 551m · 7 min walk
- Charles Dickens Primary School 691m · 9 min walk
- Friars Primary Foundation School 877m · 11 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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