Oakey Lane
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £600,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Oakey Lane is located in Lambeth, near Southwark, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 520 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 159 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Songbird Cafe (cafe, 83m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Imperial War Museum) is 82m away. The median property price is £600,000. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. 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. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 47/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 38/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 Oakey Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- House of Vans London 478m · 6 min walk
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 600m · 8 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 694m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 765m · 10 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 894m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Lambeth Community Care Centre 481m · 6 min walk
- Evelina London Children's Hospital 593m · 7 min walk
- St Thomas' Hospital 629m · 8 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 970m · 12 min walk
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 1047m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Durning 915m · 11 min walk
- BFI Reuben Library 1094m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green 473m · 6 min walk
- Waterloo Millennium Green 511m · 6 min walk
- Reedworth Street Open Space 578m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Oasis Academy South Bank 189m · 2 min walk
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 369m · 5 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank Primary 417m · 5 min walk
- Evelina Hospital School 600m · 8 min walk
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 679m · 8 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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