Vanbrugh Hill
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £580,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Safety score of 25 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £580,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Vanbrugh Hill is located in Greenwich, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 308 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 (Ulundi Road) is 185m away. The median property price is £580,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 105 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 411m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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 Vanbrugh Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- MoreYoga 316m · 4 min walk
- Novo Gym 342m · 4 min walk
- Snap Fitness 371m · 5 min walk
- One One One Pilates 475m · 6 min walk
- Novo Armory 611m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Vanbrugh Group Practice 283m · 4 min walk
- Sarah Crawford Advanced Aesthetics 1113m · 14 min walk
- South Street Medical Centre 1639m · 20 min walk
- The Carnaby Laser Clinic 1892m · 24 min walk
- Manor Brook Medical Centre 1924m · 24 min walk
libraries (5)
- Greenwich Centre Library 344m · 4 min walk
- Blackheath Library 1140m · 14 min walk
- Stockwell Street Library 1204m · 15 min walk
- West Greenwich Library 1472m · 18 min walk
- Blackheath Village community library service 1942m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- East Greenwich Pleasaunce 420m · 5 min walk
- The Queens Orchard 524m · 7 min walk
- Mycenae Gardens 620m · 8 min walk
- The Flower Garden 872m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 411m · 5 min walk
- The John Roan School 482m · 6 min walk
- Robert Owen Nursery School 487m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 505m · 6 min walk
- Halstow Primary School 530m · 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.