Oakden Street
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 some areas could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (80). Not ideal for children.
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 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £732,500, 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
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £732,500 based on only 17 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Oakden Street is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 234 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Style Up (hairdresser, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Fitzalan Street) is 121m away. The median property price is £732,500, though prices have fallen 16% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 31 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 254m away. 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 families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Oakden Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 345m · 4 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 417m · 5 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 461m · 6 min walk
- Snap Fitness 465m · 6 min walk
- House of Vans London 913m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Lambeth Community Care Centre 121m · 2 min walk
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 595m · 7 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 680m · 8 min walk
- Evelina London Children's Hospital 872m · 11 min walk
- St Thomas' Hospital 952m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Durning 454m · 6 min walk
- BFI Reuben Library 1551m · 19 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1812m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Reedworth Street Open Space 138m · 2 min walk
- Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green 178m · 2 min walk
- Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green 220m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 255m · 3 min walk
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 260m · 3 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank 640m · 8 min walk
- Vauxhall Primary School 641m · 8 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank Primary 880m · 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.