Elmcourt Road
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £370,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £370,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Elmcourt Road is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 107 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). 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 (Tulse Hill Rail Station) is 150m away. The median property price is £370,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 80 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 31m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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: hot
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 Elmcourt Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 185m · 2 min walk
- More Yoga 224m · 3 min walk
- Brockwell Lido 1598m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Norwood 686m · 9 min walk
- Streatham 1925m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Luke's Memorial Garden 662m · 8 min walk
- Rose Garden 697m · 9 min walk
- Peabody Hill Wood 705m · 9 min walk
- West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds 746m · 9 min walk
- Peregrine Park 770m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- The Elmgreen School 31m · 0 min walk
- Fenstanton Primary School 792m · 10 min walk
- City Heights E-ACT Academy 792m · 10 min walk
- Rosendale Primary School 802m · 10 min walk
- Julian's School 897m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Worsopp Drive — Lambeth54
- Babington Road — Lambeth56
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- Harpenden Road — Lambeth55
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.
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