Poplar Walk
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £632,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 90% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 90% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 90% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £632,500, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Poplar Walk 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). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Saints Philip and James Church (place of worship, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Lowden Rd / Carnegie Library) is 131m away. The median property price is £632,500, with exceptional growth of 90% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 119m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 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: 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 Poplar Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Blocfit 526m · 7 min walk
- The Gym Group 538m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- King's College Hospital Emergency Department 947m · 12 min walk
- King's College Hospital 963m · 12 min walk
- Dental Hospital 986m · 12 min walk
- Camberwell Sexual Health Centre 1171m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brixton 1117m · 14 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1234m · 15 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1350m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Milkwood Community Park 145m · 2 min walk
- Loughborough Park 469m · 6 min walk
- Ruskin Park 517m · 6 min walk
- Labyrinth Garden 671m · 8 min walk
- Wildlife Garden 722m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Heron Academy 119m · 2 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 171m · 2 min walk
- Jessop Primary School 220m · 3 min walk
- Hill Mead Primary School 609m · 8 min walk
- St Jude's Church of England Primary School 849m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hanover Gardens — Lambeth59
- Grafton Square — Lambeth57
- Salamanca Place — Lambeth50
- Hinton Road — Lambeth57
- Lowden Road — Lambeth60
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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