Sharsted Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £973,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 35% 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: 35% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Strong case: 35% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £973,750, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sharsted Street is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 193 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is theft from the person. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Kennington Station) is 181m away. The median property price is £973,750, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 38 schools within 2 km, 36 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 101m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sharsted Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Castle 767m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 772m · 10 min walk
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 833m · 10 min walk
- Gymbox Elephant and Castle 1022m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1422m · 18 min walk
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 1713m · 21 min walk
libraries (5)
- Brandon Library 480m · 6 min walk
- Newington Library 746m · 9 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 771m · 10 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 939m · 12 min walk
- Listening Books 1718m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Walworth Garden 224m · 3 min walk
- Pasley Park 291m · 4 min walk
- Kennington Open Space 693m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Keyworth Primary School 101m · 1 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School 437m · 6 min walk
- Crampton Primary 477m · 6 min walk
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes 675m · 8 min walk
- St John the Divine Church of England Primary School 904m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bray Crescent — Southwark56
- Acorn Walk — Southwark54
- Sun Passage — Southwark54
- Brook Drive — Southwark54
- John Mckenna Walk — Southwark54
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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