Crossford Street
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£1,040,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
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 30. 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,040,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £1,040,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £1,040,000 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Crossford Street is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 351 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Irving Grove) is 163m away. The median property price is £1,040,000. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 151m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Crossford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Jetts Fitness 239m · 3 min walk
- Moreyoga 444m · 6 min walk
libraries (5)
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 651m · 8 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1063m · 13 min walk
- Clapham 1066m · 13 min walk
- Brixton 1092m · 14 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1198m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Kerb Garden 355m · 4 min walk
- Stockwell Memorial Gardens 373m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 151m · 2 min walk
- Lansdowne School 374m · 5 min walk
- Platanos College 490m · 6 min walk
- Allen Edwards Primary School 492m · 6 min walk
- Stockwell Primary School 501m · 6 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.