Telegraph Avenue
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £498,495, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% 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: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £498,495, 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.
How Life Works Here
Telegraph Avenue is located in Greenwich, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 202 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Blackwall Lane) is 316m away. The median property price is £498,495, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 344 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 440m away. 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. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability.
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: 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 Telegraph Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 559m · 7 min walk
- Novo Gym 623m · 8 min walk
- MoreYoga 669m · 8 min walk
- One One One Pilates 712m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Vanbrugh Group Practice 672m · 8 min walk
- The Carnaby Laser Clinic 1808m · 23 min walk
- Sarah Crawford Advanced Aesthetics 1968m · 25 min walk
- South Street Medical Centre 1979m · 25 min walk
libraries (4)
- Greenwich Centre Library 627m · 8 min walk
- Stockwell Street Library 1433m · 18 min walk
- West Greenwich Library 1753m · 22 min walk
- Blackheath Library 1993m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Central Park 759m · 10 min walk
- Central Park 811m · 10 min walk
- Reminder Gardens 897m · 11 min walk
- East Greenwich Pleasaunce 947m · 12 min walk
- The Queens Orchard 980m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Robert Owen Nursery School 440m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 440m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 519m · 6 min walk
- Meridian Primary School 780m · 10 min walk
- Halstow Primary School 1025m · 13 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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