Ellis Terrace
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.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £555,000, 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 £555,000 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Ellis Terrace 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 a Convenience at 55m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Kennington Park) is 126m away. The median property price is £555,000, with a slight decline of 5% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 37 schools within 2 km, 35 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 419m 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 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), 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 8 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 Ellis Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 165m · 2 min walk
- Damos Personal Training 444m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 809m · 10 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 951m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Vassall Medical Centre 387m · 5 min walk
- Akerman Health Centre 614m · 8 min walk
- Akerman Travel Clinic 619m · 8 min walk
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 777m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Durning 880m · 11 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1086m · 14 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1121m · 14 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1342m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Flower Garden 170m · 2 min walk
- Kennington Park 235m · 3 min walk
- St Mark's Churchyard 268m · 3 min walk
- Oval Triangle 281m · 4 min walk
- Dan Leno Gardens 454m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashmole Primary School 489m · 6 min walk
- Henry Fawcett Primary School 492m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church Primary SW9 528m · 7 min walk
- Saint Gabriel's College 682m · 8 min walk
- Van Gogh Primary 725m · 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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