Poplar Road
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 55).
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 £775,000, 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.
Median price £775,000 based on only 19 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Poplar Road is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 95 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Deerdale Road / St Saviour's School) is 151m away. The median property price is £775,000, though prices have fallen 17% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 54m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Poplar Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Blocfit 391m · 5 min walk
- Temple Bowling Club 398m · 5 min walk
- The Gym Group 410m · 5 min walk
- Lê Pôle 417m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- King's College Hospital Emergency Department 889m · 11 min walk
- King's College Hospital 896m · 11 min walk
- Dental Hospital 926m · 12 min walk
- Camberwell Sexual Health Centre 1097m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brixton 1044m · 13 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1104m · 14 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1218m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Milkwood Community Park 160m · 2 min walk
- Loughborough Park 363m · 4 min walk
- Ruskin Park 497m · 6 min walk
- Wyck Gardens 527m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Heron Academy 54m · 1 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 156m · 2 min walk
- Jessop Primary School 251m · 3 min walk
- Hill Mead Primary School 523m · 6 min walk
- St Jude's Church of England Primary School 905m · 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.