Randall Road
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. 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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Randall Road is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 731 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. 221 violent offences were recorded (30% 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 TDQ Steaks (restaurant, 80m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Salamanca Street) is 109m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 first-time buyers. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 44/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 36/100. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Randall Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- solo60 147m · 2 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 386m · 5 min walk
- VauxWall West Climbing Centre 662m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Vauxhall Surgery 215m · 3 min walk
- Riverside medical centre 722m · 9 min walk
- Evelina London Children's Hospital 858m · 11 min walk
- St Thomas' Hospital 966m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Durning 780m · 10 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1313m · 16 min walk
- BFI Reuben Library 1781m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Pedlar's Park 54m · 1 min walk
- Pedlar's Park 54m · 1 min walk
- Pedlar's Park 127m · 2 min walk
- Albert Embankment Gardens 197m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- Vauxhall Primary School 283m · 4 min walk
- Lilian Baylis Technology School 526m · 7 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 651m · 8 min walk
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School 740m · 9 min walk
- Evelina Hospital School 804m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Virgil Street — Lambeth36
- A302 — Lambeth36
- Salamanca Street — Lambeth36
- Tenison Way — Lambeth36
- Sidford Place — Lambeth36
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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