Wilson Grove
Southwark, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £642,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 99% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 99% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 99% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £642,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — 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.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Wilson Grove is located in Southwark, near Bermondsey, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 451 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 186 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Drummond Road) is 124m away. The median property price is £642,500, with exceptional growth of 99% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 26 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 64m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: stable
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 Wilson Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 601m · 8 min walk
- The Arch Climbing Wall: Building One 684m · 9 min walk
- The Circle Gym and Spa 839m · 10 min walk
- Canada Water Leisure Centre 960m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HCA Healthcare 1698m · 21 min walk
- Guy's Hospital 1702m · 21 min walk
- London Bridge Hospital 1773m · 22 min walk
- London Egg Bank 1899m · 24 min walk
- London Women's Clinic 1906m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library 705m · 9 min walk
- Blue Anchor Library 739m · 9 min walk
- Canada Water Library 977m · 12 min walk
- East Street Library 1601m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- King's Stairs Gardens 344m · 4 min walk
- Aspinden Road Nature Garden 859m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Riverside Primary School 65m · 1 min walk
- The Charter School Bermondsey 362m · 4 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 371m · 5 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 438m · 6 min walk
- Southwark Park Primary School 597m · 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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