Whitworth Street
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 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.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £605,000, 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.
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
Whitworth Street is located in Greenwich, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 335 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 132 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is cafe (cafe, 52m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Tyler Street) is 83m away. The median property price is £605,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 47m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 young professionals. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Whitworth Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Snap Fitness 125m · 2 min walk
- Novo Gym 220m · 3 min walk
- MoreYoga 262m · 3 min walk
- One One One Pilates 289m · 4 min walk
- Novo Armory 701m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Vanbrugh Group Practice 225m · 3 min walk
- Sarah Crawford Advanced Aesthetics 1496m · 19 min walk
- South Street Medical Centre 1655m · 21 min walk
- The Carnaby Laser Clinic 1720m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Greenwich Centre Library 231m · 3 min walk
- Stockwell Street Library 1145m · 14 min walk
- West Greenwich Library 1453m · 18 min walk
- Blackheath Library 1523m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- The Queens Orchard 528m · 7 min walk
- East Greenwich Pleasaunce 587m · 7 min walk
- Greenwich Park 1057m · 13 min walk
- The Flower Garden 1180m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 47m · 1 min walk
- Robert Owen Nursery School 139m · 2 min walk
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 202m · 2 min walk
- Meridian Primary School 446m · 6 min walk
- The John Roan School 861m · 11 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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