Sumner Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 0% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Sumner Road is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 254 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Feminist Library (library, 36m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bird In Bush Road Peckham Hill) is 219m away. The median property price is £400,000, with moderate growth of 0% over five years. Based on 134 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 370m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 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), 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: hot
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 Sumner Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 548m · 7 min walk
- The Gym Group 864m · 11 min walk
- Gaia Pilates 1128m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Acuherbal 581m · 7 min walk
- Sunshine House 848m · 11 min walk
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1435m · 18 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1530m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Peckham Library 501m · 6 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1384m · 17 min walk
- East Street Library 1476m · 18 min walk
- Grove Vale Library 1855m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jowett Street Park 119m · 2 min walk
- Sumner Road Park 243m · 3 min walk
- Central Venture Park 258m · 3 min walk
- Calypso Gardens 349m · 4 min walk
- Wildflower meadow 595m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Tuke School 371m · 5 min walk
- Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 380m · 5 min walk
- Angel Oak Academy 397m · 5 min walk
- Haymerle School 407m · 5 min walk
- St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School 410m · 5 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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