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Beck Close

Lewisham, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: High Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

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

49
Liveability Score
Top 82% in LewishamTop 44% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 4 data sources

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

How Life Works Here

Beck Close is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 215 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% of reports. 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 (Cranbrook Road (SE8)) is 188m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 326m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Beck Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Cranbrook Road (SE8) bus_stop188m
Egerton Drive bus_stop256m
Elverson Road bus_stop283m
Sparta Street bus_stop290m
Elverson Road DLR Station metro_station300m
St Johns (London) Rail Station rail_station306m
Elverson Road DLR Station rail_station334m
Elverson Road tram_stop375m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources
45% 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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