Surrey Grove
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Surrey Grove is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 181 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 40% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 130m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 146m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Surrey Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PlayFit Sports Club 347m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 566m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 1074m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1474m · 18 min walk
- Sunshine House 1499m · 19 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 1753m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Una Marson Library 214m · 3 min walk
- East Street Library 359m · 4 min walk
- Newington Library 1034m · 13 min walk
- Camberwell Library 1387m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Surrey Square Park 69m · 1 min walk
- Chumleigh Gardens 446m · 6 min walk
- Cobourg Road Nature Reserve 508m · 6 min walk
- Stompie Garden 615m · 8 min walk
- Salisbury Row 617m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Surrey Square Primary School 146m · 2 min walk
- Ark Walworth Academy 248m · 3 min walk
- South Bank University Academy 438m · 6 min walk
- Michael Faraday School 471m · 6 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 514m · 6 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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