Cottington Street
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £460,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (65) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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.
How Life Works Here
Cottington Street is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 151 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Emmanuel Chinese Church (place of worship, 8m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Renfrew Road) is 167m away. The median property price is £460,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 35 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 351m away. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.
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: stable
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 Cottington Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Snap Fitness 330m · 4 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 364m · 4 min walk
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 582m · 7 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 598m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 1076m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Lambeth Community Care Centre 356m · 4 min walk
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 375m · 5 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 756m · 10 min walk
- Vassall Medical Centre 1367m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Durning 221m · 3 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1649m · 21 min walk
- BFI Reuben Library 1926m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Cleaver Square 248m · 3 min walk
- Reedworth Street Open Space 334m · 4 min walk
- Kennington Green 515m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 352m · 4 min walk
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 614m · 8 min walk
- Henry Fawcett Primary School 646m · 8 min walk
- Vauxhall Primary School 694m · 9 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank 1016m · 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.