Spurgeon Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 (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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
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 £642,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Median price £642,500 based on only 16 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Spurgeon Street is located in Southwark, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 247 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 (Blackhorse Court) is 72m away. The median property price is £642,500, though prices have fallen 14% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 26 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 160m away. 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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 Spurgeon Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 424m · 5 min walk
- Fight City Gym 474m · 6 min walk
- King’s Sport & Wellness London Bridge 708m · 9 min walk
- Marlborough Sports Garden 708m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guy's Hospital 706m · 9 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 750m · 9 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 830m · 10 min walk
- London Egg Bank 898m · 11 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 901m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 538m · 7 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 665m · 8 min walk
- Listening Books 688m · 9 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 786m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Becket&Selbourne Community Gardens 184m · 2 min walk
- Tabard Gardens 214m · 3 min walk
schools (4)
- Ark Globe Academy 160m · 2 min walk
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 324m · 4 min walk
- Victory Primary School 489m · 6 min walk
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 667m · 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.
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