Sugar Lane
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. 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.
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), environment (35), service access (30). 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
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.
How Life Works Here
Sugar Lane is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 (Jamaica Road / Abbey Street) is 187m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 117m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 46 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)
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sugar Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Circle Gym and Spa 457m · 6 min walk
- Gym Nation 721m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 815m · 10 min walk
- The Arch Climbing Wall: Building One 895m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HCA Healthcare 1316m · 16 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 1316m · 16 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1405m · 18 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1519m · 19 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1526m · 19 min walk
libraries (5)
- Blue Anchor Library 858m · 11 min walk
- The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library 1061m · 13 min walk
- Canada Water Library 1365m · 17 min walk
- East Street Library 1367m · 17 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1818m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- King's Stairs Gardens 700m · 9 min walk
- Bermondsey Spa Gardens 731m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 117m · 2 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 249m · 3 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 335m · 4 min walk
- The Charter School Bermondsey 591m · 7 min walk
- Spa School, Bermondsey 909m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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