Othello 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.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £401,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (65) help.
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.
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.
Median price £401,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Othello Close is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 322 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 105 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Maximo;Maximo Italian Bistro (restaurant, 45m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Kennington Underground Station) is 99m away. The median property price is £401,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 38 schools within 2 km, 35 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 364m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 59 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: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Othello Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Snap Fitness 305m · 4 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 445m · 6 min walk
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 688m · 9 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 701m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 1042m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 420m · 5 min walk
- Lambeth Community Care Centre 431m · 5 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 848m · 11 min walk
- Vassall Medical Centre 1321m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Durning 286m · 4 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1675m · 21 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1991m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cleaver Square 251m · 3 min walk
- Reedworth Street Open Space 439m · 6 min walk
- St Mary's Gardens 503m · 6 min walk
- Kennington Green 531m · 7 min walk
- Walcot Square Gardens 578m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 457m · 6 min walk
- Henry Fawcett Primary School 649m · 8 min walk
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 715m · 9 min walk
- Vauxhall Primary School 784m · 10 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank 1098m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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