Crantock Road
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £571,250, this is a premium entry point. Modest 6% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £571,250, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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
Crantock Road is located in Lewisham, near Catford, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Newquay Road) is 245m away. The median property price is £571,250, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 438m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Crantock Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Bellingham Bowling Club 534m · 7 min walk
- Air Thrill 967m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bellingham Green Surgery 932m · 12 min walk
- University Hospital Lewisham 1922m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Catford library 1018m · 13 min walk
- Catford Library 1140m · 14 min walk
- Torridon Road Library 1201m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Culverley Green Open Space 567m · 7 min walk
- School Playing Fields 604m · 8 min walk
- Forster Memorial Park 820m · 10 min walk
- Bellingham Green 910m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Conisborough College 439m · 6 min walk
- Rushey Green Primary School 623m · 8 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 696m · 9 min walk
- Athelney Primary School 733m · 9 min walk
- St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School 983m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cotton Hill — Lewisham53
- Brockman Rise — Lewisham53
- Newquay Road — Lewisham53
- Elmer Road — Lewisham53
- Sportsbank Street — Lewisham53
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.