Glanville Road
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £370,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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), 20% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth.
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 £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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Glanville Road is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 428 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Drugs dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 323m away. The median property price is £370,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 31 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 30 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 220m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Glanville Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Jetts Fitness 323m · 4 min walk
- Substation 473m · 6 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brixton 921m · 12 min walk
- Clapham 1080m · 14 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1740m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Windmill Gardens 199m · 2 min walk
- Pencil Park 417m · 5 min walk
- Rush Common Woodland Walk 445m · 6 min walk
- Rush Common 578m · 7 min walk
- Dumbarton Court Public Open Space 638m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Sudbourne Primary School 220m · 3 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 222m · 3 min walk
- Trinity Academy 353m · 4 min walk
- Iqra Primary School 400m · 5 min walk
- Kings Avenue School 404m · 5 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Covington Way — Lambeth46
- Brixton Hill — Lambeth49
- Ramilles Close — Lambeth51
- Crown Dale — Lambeth49
- Kingscourt Road — Lambeth51
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.