Blakemore Road
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £475,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Blakemore Road is located in Lambeth, near Streatham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (3), convenience (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Westbury Express (convenience, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Kingscourt Road) is 110m away. The median property price is £475,500, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 60/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 49/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: 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 Blakemore Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Belmont Bowling Club 218m · 3 min walk
- Woodfield Grove Tennis Club 348m · 4 min walk
- Wigmore Lawn Tennis Club 413m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
- Streatham 356m · 4 min walk
- West Norwood 1767m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woodfield Recreation Ground 719m · 9 min walk
- Streatham Green 772m · 10 min walk
- Sunnyhill Nature Garden 785m · 10 min walk
- Kirkstall Gardens 963m · 12 min walk
- Streatham Memorial Garden 1307m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- The Livity School 449m · 6 min walk
- Dunraven School 559m · 7 min walk
- Sunnyhill Primary School 800m · 10 min walk
- St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 1031m · 13 min walk
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary School 1217m · 15 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.