Voltaire 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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 £500,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Voltaire Road is located in Lambeth, near Clapham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 996 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 the Bridge bar (pub, 23m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Clapham High Street Rail Station) is 66m away. The median property price is £500,000, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 63 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 54/100 (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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Voltaire Road in Lambeth on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Voltaire Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Clapham Leisure Centre 134m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 257m · 3 min walk
libraries (4)
- Clapham 205m · 3 min walk
- Brixton 1348m · 17 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1480m · 18 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1703m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grafton Square 416m · 5 min walk
- Eden Nature Garden 668m · 8 min walk
- St Paul's Churchyard 668m · 8 min walk
- Holy Trinity Churchyard 686m · 9 min walk
- Larkhall Park 951m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Clapham Manor Primary School 338m · 4 min walk
- Larkhall Primary Campus 677m · 8 min walk
- Allen Edwards Primary School 968m · 12 min walk
- Kings Avenue School 984m · 12 min walk
- Iqra Primary School 1106m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Thessaly Road — Lambeth49
- Benedict Road — Lambeth50
- Francis Bentley Mews — Lambeth54
- Burnley Road — Lambeth55
- Lydon Road — Lambeth55
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: