Braxfield Road
Lewisham, 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 some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £570,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Braxfield Road is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 149 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Braxfield Road) is 157m away. The median property price is £570,000, though prices have fallen 33% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district.
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 | 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 Braxfield Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- University Hospital Lewisham 1389m · 17 min walk
- Waldron Health Centre 1957m · 24 min walk
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 1966m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Crofton Park community library service 422m · 5 min walk
- New Cross Learning Centre 1777m · 22 min walk
- New Cross community library service 1790m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Norbert Green 349m · 4 min walk
- Crofton Park Railway Garden 533m · 7 min walk
- Frendsbury Gardens 604m · 8 min walk
- Hilly Fields 665m · 8 min walk
- Brockley Nature Reserve 1269m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Turnham Academy 503m · 6 min walk
- Chelwood Nursery School 525m · 7 min walk
- John Stainer Community Primary School 620m · 8 min walk
- Gordonbrock Primary School 745m · 9 min walk
- Prendergast Ladywell School 977m · 12 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.
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