Russell Place

Southwark, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: High Urban convenience Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £512,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

58
Liveability Score
Top 43% in SouthwarkTop 12% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 21 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

Flood risk impacts value

Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.

How Life Works Here

Russell Place is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 150 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Moby Dick (pub, 22m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Onega Gate) is 138m away. The median property price is £512,500, though prices have fallen 43% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (32)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (72)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£512,500
Median Price
21
Transactions (2014–2025)
-43.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

The Moby Dick22m (0.3 min walk)
Crighton News26m (0.3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Russell Place, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Onega Gate bus_stop138m
Brunswick Quay bus_stop275m
Shipwright Road bus_stop323m
Yeoman Street bus_stop330m
Greenland Surrey Quays Pier ferry508m
Surrey Quays Rail Station rail_station617m
Canada Water Underground Station metro_station761m
Canada Water Rail Station rail_station763m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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