Sir John Kirk Close
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.
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%
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
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Sir John Kirk Close is located in Southwark, near Camberwell, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 398 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Sheel Pharmacy (pharmacy, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Dale Road) is 228m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 56m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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), 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 Sir John Kirk Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Twist Studios 569m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 699m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 722m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 562m · 7 min walk
- Sunshine House 1259m · 16 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1335m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- Brandon Library 400m · 5 min walk
- Camberwell Library 665m · 8 min walk
- Newington Library 1220m · 15 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 1302m · 16 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 1565m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kennington Open Space 383m · 5 min walk
- Addington Square 501m · 6 min walk
- Pelier Park 561m · 7 min walk
- Pasley Park 720m · 9 min walk
- Walworth Garden 825m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 56m · 1 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Infants School 56m · 1 min walk
- Ark All Saints Academy 212m · 3 min walk
- Highshore School 244m · 3 min walk
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes 245m · 3 min walk
Transport Links
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- Hay's Gap — Southwark46
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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