Theobald 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 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 (40), environment (35), service access (32). 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Theobald Street is located in Southwark, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 260 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Greggs (fast food, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (St Saviours & St Olaves School) is 113m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 128m 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Theobald Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Fight City Gym 339m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 530m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 712m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Guy's Hospital 981m · 12 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1030m · 13 min walk
- HCA Healthcare 1105m · 14 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1185m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 595m · 7 min walk
- Newington Library 613m · 8 min walk
- Una Marson Library 802m · 10 min walk
- John Harvard Library 820m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Paragon Gardens 70m · 1 min walk
- Salisbury Row 317m · 4 min walk
- Pilgrim Planters 318m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Ark Globe Academy 128m · 2 min walk
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 187m · 2 min walk
- Victory Primary School 245m · 3 min walk
- English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 444m · 6 min walk
- Robert Browning Primary School 599m · 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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