Bolton Crescent
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, 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
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.
Median price £400,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Bolton Crescent is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 420 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 157 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). 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. The closest is Mr Dandy (fast food, 42m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (John Ruskin Street) is 158m away. The median property price is £400,000, with a slight decline of 5% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 35 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 381m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Bolton Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 187m · 2 min walk
- Damos Personal Training 476m · 6 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 981m · 12 min walk
- F45 Training 1071m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Vassall Medical Centre 372m · 5 min walk
- Akerman Health Centre 585m · 7 min walk
- Akerman Travel Clinic 589m · 7 min walk
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 807m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Durning 907m · 11 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1060m · 13 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1150m · 14 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1331m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Flower Garden 204m · 3 min walk
- Kennington Park 264m · 3 min walk
- St Mark's Churchyard 304m · 4 min walk
- Oval Triangle 319m · 4 min walk
- Dan Leno Gardens 426m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church Primary SW9 509m · 6 min walk
- Ashmole Primary School 526m · 7 min walk
- Henry Fawcett Primary School 527m · 7 min walk
- Saint Gabriel's College 646m · 8 min walk
- Van Gogh Primary 714m · 9 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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