Walcot Square
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,230,000, 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Median price £1,230,000 based on only 12 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Walcot Square is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 234 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Kennington Road / Imperial War Museum) is 271m away. The median property price is £1,230,000. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 221m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Walcot Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 454m · 6 min walk
- Snap Fitness 471m · 6 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 538m · 7 min walk
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 615m · 8 min walk
- House of Vans London 813m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Lambeth Community Care Centre 140m · 2 min walk
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 746m · 9 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 813m · 10 min walk
- Evelina London Children's Hospital 836m · 10 min walk
- St Thomas' Hospital 901m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Durning 599m · 8 min walk
- BFI Reuben Library 1436m · 18 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1966m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Walcot Square Gardens 21m · 0 min walk
- St Mary's Gardens 86m · 1 min walk
- Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green 279m · 4 min walk
- Reedworth Street Open Space 292m · 4 min walk
- Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green 340m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 284m · 4 min walk
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 413m · 5 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank 528m · 7 min walk
- Oasis Academy South Bank Primary 757m · 10 min walk
- Vauxhall Primary School 780m · 10 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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