Caldecot Road
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 £475,000, 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Caldecot Road is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 909 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 524 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Caldecot Road) is 86m away. The median property price is £475,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Caldecot Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Flaxman Sports Centre 450m · 6 min walk
- The Gym Group 658m · 8 min walk
- Lê Pôle 748m · 9 min walk
- Temple Bowling Club 1002m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- King's College Hospital 80m · 1 min walk
- Dental Hospital 127m · 2 min walk
- King's College Hospital Emergency Department 149m · 2 min walk
- Camberwell Sexual Health Centre 162m · 2 min walk
- Breast Screening 174m · 2 min walk
libraries (3)
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 785m · 10 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1298m · 16 min walk
- Brixton 1715m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Ruskin Park Community Garden 344m · 4 min walk
- Ruskin Park 558m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Loughborough Primary School 762m · 10 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 841m · 10 min walk
- Saint Gabriel's College 895m · 11 min walk
- Heron Academy 988m · 12 min walk
- Jessop Primary School 1185m · 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.