Russell Place
Southwark, Greater London, England
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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 data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
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%
Things You Should Know
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
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.
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: warm
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 Russell Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Surrey Docks Fitness & Water Sports Centre 200m · 2 min walk
libraries (3)
- Canada Water Library 736m · 9 min walk
- The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library 1193m · 15 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 1744m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- PNK Garden 604m · 8 min walk
- Wildlife Garden 620m · 8 min walk
- Russia Dock Woodland 635m · 8 min walk
- Tommy's Park 685m · 9 min walk
- Stave Hill Ecology Park 726m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Alfred Salter Primary School 546m · 7 min walk
- Redriff Primary, City of London Academy 737m · 9 min walk
- Bacon's College 792m · 10 min walk
- Rotherhithe Primary School 825m · 10 min walk
- Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School 1211m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Finland Street — Southwark58
- Webster Road — Southwark58
- Collett Road — Southwark58
- Rotherhithe Old Road — Southwark59
- Reverdy Road — Southwark59
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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