Southville
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £610,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £610,000 based on only 9 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Southville is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 317 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Surprise (pub, 1m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Larkhall Park) is 70m away. The median property price is £610,000, though prices have fallen 14% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 335m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 57 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 9 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 Southville, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 135m · 2 min walk
- Southbank Club 471m · 6 min walk
- Jetts Fitness 649m · 8 min walk
- Clapham Leisure Centre 1169m · 15 min walk
libraries (5)
- Tate South Lambeth 732m · 9 min walk
- Clapham 1269m · 16 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1401m · 18 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1843m · 23 min walk
- Brixton 1883m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Larkhall Park Community Garden 65m · 1 min walk
- Larkhall Park 120m · 2 min walk
- Thorparch Road Pocket Park 258m · 3 min walk
- Lansdowne Gardens 387m · 5 min walk
- Stockwell Memorial Gardens 658m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Allen Edwards Primary School 336m · 4 min walk
- Larkhall Primary Campus 442m · 6 min walk
- Herbert Morrison Primary School 598m · 8 min walk
- St Stephen's Church of England Primary School 844m · 10 min walk
- Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism 859m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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