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Elswick Road

Lewisham, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £492,497, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

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%

Young Professionals
Excellent

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%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (42).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £492,497, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

62
Liveability Score
Top 7% in LewishamTop 2% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 44 transactions

How Life Works Here

Elswick Road is located in Lewisham, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 252 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Katpakan (convenience, 25m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Undercliff Road) is 136m away. The median property price is £492,497, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 44 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 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 397m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (42)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (75)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£492,497
Median Price
44
Transactions (2014–2025)
+33.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Katpakan25m (0.3 min walk)
Everest Curry King26m (0.3 min walk)
Chicha32m (0.4 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Elswick Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Undercliff Road bus_stop136m
Thurston Road / Jerrard Street bus_stop174m
Loampit Vale / Jerrard Street bus_stop211m
Jerrard Street bus_stop221m
Elverson Road DLR Station rail_station358m
Elverson Road tram_stop360m
Elverson Road DLR Station metro_station369m
Lewisham Rail Station rail_station391m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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