Kirkstall Gardens

Lambeth, Greater London, England

Urban residential Quiet, residential Transport-oriented Risk: Low Stable family street Medium confidence

Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (70/100 safety) make this a solid family area.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: FamiliesGood

Strong school access and safe environment. with good green space and low noise.

Families
Good

Strong school access and safe environment. with good green space and low noise.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £817,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

72
Liveability Score
Top 1% in LambethTop 1% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 18 transactions (moderate sample), 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Kirkstall Gardens is located in Lambeth, near Streatham, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (69 incidents in 12 months). 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 (New Park Road Streatham) is 242m away. The median property price is £817,500, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 26 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 402m away. This street may particularly suit families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 72 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Good (70)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (88)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£817,500
Median Price
18
Transactions (2014–2025)
+1.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Kirkstall Gardens, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

New Park Road Streatham bus_stop242m
Thornton Road Streatham bus_stop244m
Lexton Gardens bus_stop266m
Copthorne Avenue bus_stop325m
Streatham Place bus_stop330m
Streatham Hill Rail Station rail_station625m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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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