Weaver's Lane
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). 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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Weaver's Lane is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 955 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other theft 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 atm (atm, 64m). Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 154m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 421m 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. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Weaver's Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Third Space 133m · 2 min walk
- Tokei Centre 158m · 2 min walk
- Gym Nation 303m · 4 min walk
- The Circle Gym and Spa 436m · 5 min walk
- Milo and the Bull 537m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HCA Healthcare 479m · 6 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 522m · 6 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 530m · 7 min walk
- London Egg Bank 664m · 8 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 670m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- John Harvard Library 940m · 12 min walk
- Listening Books 1288m · 16 min walk
- East Street Library 1520m · 19 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1874m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Potters Fields Park 78m · 1 min walk
schools (4)
- Snowsfields Primary School 422m · 5 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 902m · 11 min walk
- Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 1102m · 14 min walk
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 1102m · 14 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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