Heron Road
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 72% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 £689,475, 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.
Median price £689,475 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Heron Road is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 95 violent offences were recorded (31% 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Deerdale Road / St Saviour's School) is 208m away. The median property price is £689,475, with exceptional growth of 72% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 30 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 20m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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 Heron Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Blocfit 405m · 5 min walk
- Lê Pôle 436m · 6 min walk
- The Gym Group 442m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- King's College Hospital Emergency Department 945m · 12 min walk
- King's College Hospital 951m · 12 min walk
- Dental Hospital 982m · 12 min walk
- Camberwell Sexual Health Centre 1151m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brixton 999m · 12 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1128m · 14 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1214m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Milkwood Community Park 109m · 1 min walk
- Loughborough Park 332m · 4 min walk
- Wyck Gardens 524m · 6 min walk
- Ruskin Park 555m · 7 min walk
- Elam Street Open Space 878m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Heron Academy 20m · 0 min walk
- Jessop Primary School 198m · 2 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 209m · 3 min walk
- Hill Mead Primary School 482m · 6 min walk
- St Jude's Church of England Primary School 851m · 11 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.