Creekside
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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 (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £517,495, 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Creekside is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 446 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is playground (playground, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Wavelengths) is 142m away. The median property price is £517,495, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 112 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. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 215m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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 Creekside, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Commando Temple 264m · 3 min walk
- Après London 274m · 3 min walk
- Kindred Yoga 574m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Waldron Health Centre 771m · 10 min walk
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 1326m · 17 min walk
- Lind Clinic 1521m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- The Library at Deptford Lounge 216m · 3 min walk
- Pepys community library service 1441m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Creekside Discovery Centre 73m · 1 min walk
- Sue Godfrey Nature Park 136m · 2 min walk
- Crossfield Open Space 198m · 2 min walk
- Mary Ann Gardens 285m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Tidemill Academy 216m · 3 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 230m · 3 min walk
- Addey and Stanhope School 647m · 8 min walk
- Grinling Gibbons Primary School 669m · 8 min walk
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School 947m · 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.