School Square
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £437,500, 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
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
School Square is located in Greenwich, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 140 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Teletubby Land (playground, 98m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Millennium Village / Oval Square) is 106m away. The median property price is £437,500, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from School Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Greenwich Yacht Club 442m · 6 min walk
- Novo Gym 889m · 11 min walk
- MoreYoga 905m · 11 min walk
- Snap Fitness 906m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Vanbrugh Group Practice 945m · 12 min walk
- Sarah Crawford Advanced Aesthetics 1974m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Greenwich Centre Library 883m · 11 min walk
- Blackheath Library 1993m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Southern Park 190m · 2 min walk
- Central Park 263m · 3 min walk
- Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park 278m · 4 min walk
- Reminder Gardens 356m · 4 min walk
- Central Park 477m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 783m · 10 min walk
- Robert Owen Nursery School 843m · 10 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 938m · 12 min walk
- Halstow Primary School 976m · 12 min walk
- The John Roan School 1679m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Child Lane — Greenwich60
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- Moseley Row — Greenwich61
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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