Callaghan Close
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 44% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £297,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) 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
Callaghan Close is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 309 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 93 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). 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 (Brandram Road) is 154m away. The median property price is £297,500, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 315m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Callaghan Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Evolve Fitness Studio 233m · 3 min walk
- BASE 13 362m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 822m · 10 min walk
- The Lane 893m · 11 min walk
- Blackheath Yoga 947m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Lewisham Medical Centre 277m · 4 min walk
- Mr Azhar Khan 625m · 8 min walk
- Blackheath Hospital 641m · 8 min walk
- Lauren Turner Aesthetics 966m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Manor House Library 339m · 4 min walk
- Lewisham Library 852m · 11 min walk
- Torridon Road Library 1731m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Manor Park 439m · 6 min walk
- Manor House Gardens 490m · 6 min walk
- Hither Green Nature Triangle 907m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School 316m · 4 min walk
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham 651m · 8 min walk
- Brindishe Manor School 758m · 10 min walk
- John Ball Primary School 882m · 11 min walk
- Brindishe Green School 990m · 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.