Byron Close

Lambeth, Greater London, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Medium Medium confidence

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.

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Best fit: Families Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

👪 Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). and weak transport (20) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Poor

Out of reach (£570,000) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

53
Liveability Score
Top 3% in Lambeth Top 1% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 5 transactions

Things You Should Know

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Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

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Price anomaly

Median price £570,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.

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Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Byron Close is located in Lambeth, near Streatham, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 171 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), convenience (2), and fast_food (1). The nearest public transport is 63m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £570,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 395m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£570,000
Median Price
5
Transactions (2016–2025)
+19.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | 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)

Nearby Amenities

Folu's Pro Cut 53m (0.7 min walk)
Decebal Magazin almentar 53m (0.7 min walk)
Streatham Supermarket 53m (0.7 min walk)
Cut the mustard 56m (0.7 min walk)
The Winning Post 56m (0.7 min walk)
Brazilian Style 58m (0.7 min walk)
Marina 59m (0.7 min walk)
The Black Kitchen 87m (1.1 min walk)

Transport Links

Greyhound Lane / Streatham High Road bus_stop 63m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.