Rupert Gardens
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) 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
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 £339,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
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.
How Life Works Here
Rupert Gardens is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 355 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 118 violent offences were recorded (33% 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Loughborough Road / Hopton House) is 50m away. The median property price is £339,500. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 245m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Rupert Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Lê Pôle 334m · 4 min walk
- Blocfit 362m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Group 372m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- King's College Hospital 799m · 10 min walk
- Akerman Travel Clinic 862m · 11 min walk
- Akerman Health Centre 864m · 11 min walk
- Vassall Medical Centre 1092m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 379m · 5 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 572m · 7 min walk
- Brixton 1022m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Elam Street Open Space 229m · 3 min walk
- Wyck Gardens 320m · 4 min walk
- Loughborough Park 594m · 7 min walk
- Myatt's Fields 634m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 246m · 3 min walk
- Loughborough Primary School 248m · 3 min walk
- Hill Mead Primary School 688m · 9 min walk
- Heron Academy 783m · 10 min walk
- Saint Gabriel's College 908m · 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.
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