Gilbert Road
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £566,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% 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 70), 42% 5-year growth.
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%
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 70), 42% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £566,000, 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
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
Gilbert Road is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 234 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Fitzalan Street) is 221m away. The median property price is £566,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 319m 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 property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability.
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 Gilbert Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Snap Fitness 331m · 4 min walk
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 473m · 6 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 506m · 6 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 536m · 7 min walk
- House of Vans London 992m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Lambeth Community Care Centre 40m · 0 min walk
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 609m · 8 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 785m · 10 min walk
- Evelina London Children's Hospital 989m · 12 min walk
- St Thomas' Hospital 1063m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Durning 452m · 6 min walk
- BFI Reuben Library 1615m · 20 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1864m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Reedworth Street Open Space 225m · 3 min walk
- Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green 312m · 4 min walk
- Cleaver Square 547m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 340m · 4 min walk
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 385m · 5 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank 708m · 9 min walk
- Henry Fawcett Primary School 921m · 12 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank Primary 935m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Reedworth Street — Lambeth54
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.