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Bankwell Road

Lewisham, Greater London, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 84% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £511,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (100) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

76
Liveability Score
Top 1% in LewishamTop 1% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 8 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Bankwell Road is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 175 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 20 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (5), restaurant (3), and cafe (2). The closest is M&S Simply Food (convenience, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Dacre Park) is 124m away. The median property price is £511,500, with exceptional growth of 84% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 110m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 76 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (62)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£511,500
Median Price
8
Transactions (2014–2025)
+84.4%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 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

M&S Simply Food18m (0.2 min walk)
Lewisham Medical Centre19m (0.2 min walk)
Ilayda20m (0.2 min walk)
Julia24m (0.3 min walk)
Rambles28m (0.3 min walk)
Rowdy29m (0.4 min walk)
Panas Gurkha36m (0.5 min walk)
Elite Hair Lounge41m (0.5 min walk)
Baby Lambs Day Nursery48m (0.6 min walk)
Costcutter53m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Bankwell Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Dacre Park bus_stop124m
Brandram Road bus_stop235m
Lampmead Road bus_stop356m
Hither Green Rail Station rail_station828m
Blackheath Rail Station rail_station844m
Lee Rail Station rail_station1157m
Lewisham DLR Station rail_station1358m
Lewisham DLR Station metro_station1362m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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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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