Wesley Close
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.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 61% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £367,250, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (68) help.
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.
How Life Works Here
Wesley Close is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 234 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Domino's (fast food, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Penton Place) is 126m away. The median property price is £367,250, with exceptional growth of 61% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 43 schools within 2 km, 40 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 163m 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 young professionals. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within 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)
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: warm
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 Wesley Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Castle 300m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Group - Elephant & Castle 456m · 6 min walk
- Gymbox Elephant and Castle 560m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The University College Of Osteopathy Clinic 1242m · 16 min walk
- Passport Health London Bridge Travel Clinic 1576m · 20 min walk
- Burrell Street Sexual Health Centre 1747m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library 393m · 5 min walk
- Newington Library 423m · 5 min walk
- Newington Temporary Library 479m · 6 min walk
- Brandon Library 893m · 11 min walk
- Listening Books 1246m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Walworth Garden 401m · 5 min walk
- Elliott's Row Pocket Park 521m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Crampton Primary 163m · 2 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School 553m · 7 min walk
- Charlotte Sharman Primary School 556m · 7 min walk
- Keyworth Primary School 562m · 7 min walk
- St Jude's Church of England Primary School 702m · 9 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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