Shard's Square
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
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 (30) 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 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Shard's Square is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 245 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Alhaji SUYA Peckham (restaurant, 9m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Peckham Park Road) is 112m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 30 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 285m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 Shard's Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 915m · 11 min walk
- The Arch Climbing Wall: Building One 1213m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Acuherbal 1051m · 13 min walk
- Sunshine House 1621m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Peckham Library 971m · 12 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 1117m · 14 min walk
- East Street Library 1397m · 18 min walk
- Nunhead Library 1923m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Leyton Square 221m · 3 min walk
- Bird-in-Bush Park 348m · 4 min walk
- Lympstone Community Garden 437m · 6 min walk
- Paterson Park 756m · 10 min walk
- Goldsmith Nature Garden 810m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Bird In Bush School 285m · 4 min walk
- St Francis RC Primary School 325m · 4 min walk
- John Keats Primary School 342m · 4 min walk
- Haymerle School 372m · 5 min walk
- City of London Academy (Southwark) 725m · 9 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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