Blenheim Gardens
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£495,250) or poorly connected (transport 60). 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.
How Life Works Here
Blenheim Gardens is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 428 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Drugs dominate reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 132m away. The median property price is £495,250, though prices have fallen 52% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 265m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Blenheim Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Jetts Fitness 87m · 1 min walk
- Substation 708m · 9 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 802m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brixton 952m · 12 min walk
- Clapham 1315m · 16 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1831m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Windmill Gardens 143m · 2 min walk
- Pencil Park 189m · 2 min walk
- Rush Common 384m · 5 min walk
- Rush Common Woodland Walk 397m · 5 min walk
- Dumbarton Court Public Open Space 477m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 265m · 3 min walk
- Trinity Academy 343m · 4 min walk
- Sudbourne Primary School 443m · 6 min walk
- Holmewood Nursery School 694m · 9 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 786m · 10 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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