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Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street

About

Burgess Park West and John Ruskin Street form a residential and green space hub in Southwark. The area is anchored by Burgess Park, one of the largest parks in the borough, offering open fields, a lake, and walking paths. John Ruskin Street runs parallel to the park, lined with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern housing developments, providing a quiet residential feel close to central London.

Local amenities include small shops, cafes, and pubs along nearby Albany Road and Camberwell Road. The area benefits from good transport links, with buses connecting to Elephant & Castle and Peckham. Burgess Park serves as a focal point for community events and outdoor activities, while the nearby Aylesbury Estate redevelopment brings ongoing changes to the area's landscape.

Area overview

On average Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £50,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.1%
Connectivity
7/10
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