Herbert Place
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. 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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. 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 (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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Herbert Place is located in Greenwich, near Woolwich, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 382 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 200 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). 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 (Herbert Road (SE18)) is 32m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 245m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Herbert Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Woolwich Waves 861m · 11 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 880m · 11 min walk
- PureGym 1064m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Arsenal Medical Centre 1196m · 15 min walk
- Ferryview Health Centre 1301m · 16 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1395m · 17 min walk
- Memorial Hospital 1648m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Woolwich Library 861m · 11 min walk
- Slade Centre Library 1104m · 14 min walk
- Plumstead Library 1891m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Plumstead Common 751m · 9 min walk
- Shrewsbury Park 822m · 10 min walk
- General Gordon Square 931m · 12 min walk
- Eaglesfield Park 1288m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Nightingale Primary School 245m · 3 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 283m · 4 min walk
- Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 357m · 4 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 548m · 7 min walk
- Plumcroft Primary School 586m · 7 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.