Gloucester Circus
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 148% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 90), 148% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £675,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Gloucester Circus is located in Greenwich, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 570 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 178 violent offences were recorded (31% 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 (Greenwich High Road / Royal Hill) is 194m away. The median property price is £675,000, with exceptional growth of 148% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 54/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: hot
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 Gloucester Circus, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 495m · 6 min walk
- Meridian Fitness 778m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- South Street Medical Centre 352m · 4 min walk
- The Carnaby Laser Clinic 902m · 11 min walk
- Vanbrugh Group Practice 1441m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- West Greenwich Library 211m · 3 min walk
- Stockwell Street Library 272m · 3 min walk
- Greenwich Centre Library 1487m · 19 min walk
- Blackheath Village community library service 1840m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St Alfege Park 404m · 5 min walk
- Blackheath 543m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 113m · 1 min walk
- St Ursula's Convent School 284m · 4 min walk
- St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School 528m · 7 min walk
- Meridian Primary School 893m · 11 min walk
- Morden Mount Primary School 953m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Straightsmouth — Greenwich46
- Burgos Grove — Greenwich49
- Wood Wharf — Greenwich39
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- Bunton Street — Greenwich48
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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