Somerton Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (55/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £610,000, 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
Somerton Road is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 114 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Solomon's Passage) is 133m away. The median property price is £610,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 463m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Somerton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Yard 1063m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1405m · 18 min walk
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre 1409m · 18 min walk
- Acuherbal 1548m · 19 min walk
- Laser Aesthetic Clinic 1564m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Nunhead Library 557m · 7 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 1265m · 16 min walk
- Peckham Library 1634m · 20 min walk
- Dulwich Library 1655m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Peckham Rye Common 195m · 2 min walk
- Japanese Garden 350m · 4 min walk
- Community Wildlife Garden 357m · 4 min walk
- The Oval 380m · 5 min walk
- American Garden 389m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Rye Oak Primary School 464m · 6 min walk
- Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich 529m · 7 min walk
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich 581m · 7 min walk
- Bellenden Primary School 636m · 8 min walk
- St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 879m · 11 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.
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