Ullswater 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.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.
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 (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.
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 £400,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (93) 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ullswater Road is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 107 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), convenience (2), and fast_food (2). The closest is West Norwood Spiritualist Church (place of worship, 30m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Elmcourt Road Tulse Hill) is 123m away. The median property price is £400,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 64/100 (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)
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: hot
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 Ullswater Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 150m · 2 min walk
- More Yoga 395m · 5 min walk
- Brockwell Lido 1822m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Norwood 465m · 6 min walk
- Streatham 1697m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St Luke's Memorial Garden 455m · 6 min walk
- West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds 501m · 6 min walk
- Peregrine Park 517m · 6 min walk
- Peabody Hill Wood 960m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- The Elmgreen School 251m · 3 min walk
- Julian's School 651m · 8 min walk
- Fenstanton Primary School 820m · 10 min walk
- City Heights E-ACT Academy 820m · 10 min walk
- St Luke's Church of England Primary School 1112m · 14 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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