Lavender Square
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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 — 129% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £269,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (92) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Lavender Square is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 396 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 121 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 (Albert Square) is 123m away. The median property price is £269,500, with exceptional growth of 129% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 290m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 58 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 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 Lavender Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 66m · 1 min walk
- F45 Training 550m · 7 min walk
- Damos Personal Training 582m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 698m · 9 min walk
libraries (4)
- Tate South Lambeth 595m · 7 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 788m · 10 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 973m · 12 min walk
- Durning 1524m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Van Gogh Walk 103m · 1 min walk
- Durand Gardens 128m · 2 min walk
- Albert Square Garden 224m · 3 min walk
- Stockwell Memorial Gardens 457m · 6 min walk
- Slade Gardens 543m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Platanos College 290m · 4 min walk
- Van Gogh Primary 475m · 6 min walk
- St Stephen's Church of England Primary School 575m · 7 min walk
- Ashmole Primary School 706m · 9 min walk
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School 971m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Heron Road — Lambeth58
- Albert Square — Lambeth59
- James Joyce Walk — Lambeth58
- Hillmead Drive — Lambeth58
- Bakery Close — Lambeth57
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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