Brownhill Road
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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%
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), 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £285,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Brownhill Road is located in Lewisham, near Catford, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 302 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 119 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Park View Medical Centre (doctors, 29m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Brownhill Road / St Fillans Road) is 142m away. The median property price is £285,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 287 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Brownhill Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 490m · 6 min walk
- Air Thrill 665m · 8 min walk
- The Lane 898m · 11 min walk
- Bellingham Bowling Club 1011m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- University Hospital Lewisham 1179m · 15 min walk
- Lewisham Medical Centre 1744m · 22 min walk
- Bellingham Green Surgery 1951m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Torridon Road Library 487m · 6 min walk
- Catford library 814m · 10 min walk
- Catford Library 896m · 11 min walk
- Lewisham Library 1595m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mountsfield Park 280m · 4 min walk
- Culverley Green Open Space 487m · 6 min walk
- Lewisham Park 918m · 12 min walk
- Hither Green Nature Triangle 933m · 12 min walk
- School Playing Fields 1192m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandhurst Primary School 603m · 8 min walk
- Rushey Green Primary School 623m · 8 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 632m · 8 min walk
- Brindishe Green School 698m · 9 min walk
- Torridon Primary School 1029m · 13 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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