Arklow Road
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £310,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £310,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
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.
How Life Works Here
Arklow Road is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 260 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Edward Street) is 286m away. The median property price is £310,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 141 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. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 296m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 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)
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Arklow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- BALDR CrossFit 151m · 2 min walk
- Shades Sports Bar 546m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Waldron Health Centre 448m · 6 min walk
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 565m · 7 min walk
- Lind Clinic 960m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- New Cross community library service 632m · 8 min walk
- New Cross Learning Centre 659m · 8 min walk
- Pepys community library service 1050m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Charlottenburg Park 185m · 2 min walk
- Evelyn Green 194m · 2 min walk
- Fordham Park 390m · 5 min walk
- Sayes Court Park 499m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Deptford Green School 297m · 4 min walk
- Grinling Gibbons Primary School 325m · 4 min walk
- Clyde Nursery School. 437m · 6 min walk
- Childeric Primary School 490m · 6 min walk
- St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School 792m · 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.