Sudrey Street
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £645,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
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.
How Life Works Here
Sudrey Street is located in Southwark, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 643 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Olley's Fish & Chips (fast food, 32m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Great Suffolk Street) is 80m away. The median property price is £645,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. 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 property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 42/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sudrey Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Flying Fantastic 324m · 4 min walk
- CrossFit 348m · 4 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 49m · 1 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 430m · 5 min walk
- Burrell Street Sexual Health Centre 687m · 9 min walk
- London Sperm Bank 776m · 10 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 780m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Listening Books 57m · 1 min walk
- John Harvard Library 405m · 5 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 791m · 10 min walk
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 1060m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Collinson Street Garden 79m · 1 min walk
- Red Cross Garden 332m · 4 min walk
- Newington Gardens 410m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Charles Dickens Primary School 118m · 2 min walk
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy 217m · 3 min walk
- Friars Primary Foundation School 321m · 4 min walk
- The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 348m · 4 min walk
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 389m · 5 min walk
Transport Links
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- Penrose Street — Southwark42
- Weller Street — Southwark41
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- County Street — Southwark41
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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