Station Avenue
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
At £383,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (75) help.
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
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 £383,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Station Avenue is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 439 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), fast_food (2), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Blue Turtle Oasis (cafe, 43m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Loughborough Junction Rail Station) is 30m away. The median property price is £383,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 63/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. 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), 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 7 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 Station Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group 130m · 2 min walk
- Blocfit 152m · 2 min walk
hospitals (5)
- King's College Hospital 698m · 9 min walk
- King's College Hospital Emergency Department 734m · 9 min walk
- Dental Hospital 755m · 9 min walk
- Akerman Travel Clinic 1057m · 13 min walk
- Akerman Health Centre 1060m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 588m · 7 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 788m · 10 min walk
- Brixton 1024m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wyck Gardens 246m · 3 min walk
- Elam Street Open Space 346m · 4 min walk
- Dora Boatemah Memorial Garden 426m · 5 min walk
- Loughborough Park 444m · 6 min walk
- Milkwood Community Park 639m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- Loughborough Primary School 464m · 6 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 554m · 7 min walk
- Heron Academy 554m · 7 min walk
- Hill Mead Primary School 587m · 7 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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