Mill Pond Close
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 data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
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 £550,500, 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.
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
Mill Pond Close is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 (Nine Elms Underground Station) is 234m away. The median property price is £550,500. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 345m 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 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Mill Pond Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Southbank Club 81m · 1 min walk
- PureGym 301m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 814m · 10 min walk
- Embody Wellness 889m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Riverside medical centre 833m · 10 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 1544m · 19 min walk
libraries (5)
- Tate South Lambeth 486m · 6 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1601m · 20 min walk
- Clapham 1701m · 21 min walk
- Durning 1850m · 23 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1940m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Thorparch Road Pocket Park 278m · 4 min walk
- Larkhall Park Community Garden 388m · 5 min walk
- Lansdowne Gardens 407m · 5 min walk
- Larkhall Park 549m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Herbert Morrison Primary School 346m · 4 min walk
- Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism 495m · 6 min walk
- St Stephen's Church of England Primary School 592m · 7 min walk
- Allen Edwards Primary School 660m · 8 min walk
- Larkhall Primary Campus 861m · 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.