Spare Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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 (32).
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 15/100 — 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.
How Life Works Here
Spare Street is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 370 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 176 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Sidecar Cafe (cafe, 24m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Elephant & Castle Station) is 73m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 34 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 249m 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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 Spare Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 169m · 2 min walk
- Gymbox Elephant and Castle 319m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 1070m · 13 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1354m · 17 min walk
- Burrell Street Sexual Health Centre 1640m · 20 min walk
libraries (5)
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 116m · 1 min walk
- Newington Library 196m · 2 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 237m · 3 min walk
- Listening Books 1058m · 13 min walk
- Brandon Library 1063m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elephant Park 195m · 2 min walk
- St Mary's Churchyard 221m · 3 min walk
- Pullens Open Space 323m · 4 min walk
- IDA Garden 337m · 4 min walk
- Falmouth Road Gardens 405m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Crampton Primary 249m · 3 min walk
- Victory Primary School 449m · 6 min walk
- Robert Browning Primary School 485m · 6 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School 618m · 8 min walk
- Charlotte Sharman Primary School 621m · 8 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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