Willowbrook Road
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor). Price data (£624,999) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 45, liquidity 30. 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), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£624,999) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £624,999 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £624,999 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Willowbrook Road is located in Southwark, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 112 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 192m away. The median property price is £624,999, though prices have fallen 90% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 170m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 43 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), 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Willowbrook Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 656m · 8 min walk
- PlayFit Sports Club 877m · 11 min walk
- The Gym 888m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Acuherbal 800m · 10 min walk
- Sunshine House 1044m · 13 min walk
- Camberwell Foot Clinic 1539m · 19 min walk
- Maudsley Hospital 1741m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Peckham Library 714m · 9 min walk
- Una Marson Library 1222m · 15 min walk
- East Street Library 1253m · 16 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 1508m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jowett Street Park 301m · 4 min walk
- Wildflower meadow 331m · 4 min walk
- Calypso Gardens 383m · 5 min walk
- Sumner Road Park 492m · 6 min walk
- Central Venture Park 501m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 170m · 2 min walk
- Haymerle School 259m · 3 min walk
- Tuke School 293m · 4 min walk
- Angel Oak Academy 384m · 5 min walk
- St Francis RC Primary School 411m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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