Blore Close
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Blore Close is located in Lambeth, near Clapham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 317 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Aquarium Snack Bar (bar, 92m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Blore Close) is 28m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 278m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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)
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Blore Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 305m · 4 min walk
- Southbank Club 641m · 8 min walk
- Jetts Fitness 743m · 9 min walk
- Clapham Leisure Centre 1055m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- Tate South Lambeth 956m · 12 min walk
- Clapham 1169m · 15 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1572m · 20 min walk
- Brixton 1958m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Larkhall Park 246m · 3 min walk
- Larkhall Park Community Garden 300m · 4 min walk
- Thorparch Road Pocket Park 317m · 4 min walk
- Eden Nature Garden 638m · 8 min walk
- St Paul's Churchyard 667m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Larkhall Primary Campus 476m · 6 min walk
- Allen Edwards Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Heathbrook Primary School 721m · 9 min walk
- Herbert Morrison Primary School 816m · 10 min walk
- Clapham Manor Primary School 1032m · 13 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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