Royal Oak Yard
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £743,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth.
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 (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £743,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Royal Oak Yard is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 379 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is AVEDA Strand and Lock (hairdresser, 21m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Bermondsey Street) is 162m away. The median property price is £743,500, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 307m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Royal Oak Yard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Milo and the Bull 22m · 0 min walk
- Gym Nation 310m · 4 min walk
- Tokei Centre 485m · 6 min walk
- The Circle Gym and Spa 543m · 7 min walk
- Third Space 681m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 564m · 7 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 636m · 8 min walk
- London Egg Bank 828m · 10 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 834m · 10 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 845m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 808m · 10 min walk
- East Street Library 975m · 12 min walk
- Listening Books 1133m · 14 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1315m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Leathermarket Gardens 278m · 4 min walk
schools (4)
- Snowsfields Primary School 307m · 4 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 654m · 8 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 654m · 8 min walk
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 661m · 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.
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