Canal Approach
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £147,826, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £147,826, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Canal Approach is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 260 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 252m away. The median property price is £147,826. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 22 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 282m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and families. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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)
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: stable
Based on 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Canal Approach, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- BALDR CrossFit 422m · 5 min walk
- The London Fit Club 705m · 9 min walk
- Fitness Space Surrey Quays 885m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Lind Clinic 587m · 7 min walk
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 870m · 11 min walk
- Waldron Health Centre 992m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Pepys community library service 785m · 10 min walk
- New Cross community library service 1028m · 13 min walk
- New Cross Learning Centre 1044m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Folkestone Gardens 218m · 3 min walk
- Deptford Park 236m · 3 min walk
- Pepys Park 510m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Clyde Nursery School. 283m · 4 min walk
- Twin Oaks Primary School 332m · 4 min walk
- Deptford Park Primary School 388m · 5 min walk
- Deptford Green School 762m · 10 min walk
- Childeric Primary School 879m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Jodane Street — Lewisham45
- Leeway — Lewisham45
- Deptford Wharf — Lewisham45
- Ticehurst Road — Lewisham50
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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