Kennings Way
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 £346,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
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.
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
Kennings Way is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 322 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 105 violent offences were recorded (33% 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 (Kennington Underground Station) is 63m away. The median property price is £346,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 37 schools within 2 km, 34 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 333m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 46 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Kennings Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Snap Fitness 391m · 5 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 398m · 5 min walk
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 684m · 9 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 686m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 961m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 348m · 4 min walk
- Lambeth Community Care Centre 486m · 6 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 806m · 10 min walk
- Vassall Medical Centre 1245m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Durning 232m · 3 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1591m · 20 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1924m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Cleaver Square 167m · 2 min walk
- Kennington Green 447m · 6 min walk
- Reedworth Street Open Space 454m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 449m · 6 min walk
- Henry Fawcett Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 739m · 9 min walk
- Vauxhall Primary School 740m · 9 min walk
- Ashmole Primary School 930m · 12 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.
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