Albert Embankment
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 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%
Out of reach (£1,057,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Albert Embankment is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 2626 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 862 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Riverside Cafe (cafe, 114m). The nearest transport stop is 117m away (bus and tram). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £1,057,500, though prices have fallen 29% over five years. Based on 654 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 256m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Albert Embankment, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 600m · 8 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 622m · 8 min walk
- House of Vans London 687m · 9 min walk
- solo60 719m · 9 min walk
- Sleven 875m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Evelina London Children's Hospital 310m · 4 min walk
- St Thomas' Hospital 409m · 5 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 719m · 9 min walk
- Riverside medical centre 1253m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Durning 1103m · 14 min walk
- BFI Reuben Library 1228m · 15 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1885m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Knot Garden 150m · 2 min walk
- St Mary's Gardens 171m · 2 min walk
- Lambeth Palace Garden 182m · 2 min walk
- Archbishop's Park 292m · 4 min walk
- Old Paradise Gardens 324m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Evelina Hospital School 256m · 3 min walk
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 600m · 8 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank 694m · 9 min walk
- Vauxhall Primary School 763m · 10 min walk
- Lilian Baylis Technology School 1100m · 14 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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