Evelyn Street
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £250,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 54% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 54% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 54% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £250,000 — 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
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Evelyn Street is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 218 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is South Kebab & Meze Bar (restaurant, 19m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Deptford Fire Station) is 67m away. The median property price is £250,000, with exceptional growth of 54% over five years. Based on 208 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 78m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 Evelyn Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- BALDR CrossFit 357m · 4 min walk
- The London Fit Club 752m · 9 min walk
- Fitness Space Surrey Quays 806m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Lind Clinic 453m · 6 min walk
- Waldron Health Centre 934m · 12 min walk
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 1001m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Pepys community library service 563m · 7 min walk
- New Cross community library service 1114m · 14 min walk
- New Cross Learning Centre 1138m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Sayes Court Park 208m · 3 min walk
- Pepys Park 275m · 3 min walk
- Deptford Park 387m · 5 min walk
- Evelyn Green 474m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Clyde Nursery School. 78m · 1 min walk
- Deptford Park Primary School 438m · 6 min walk
- Grinling Gibbons Primary School 558m · 7 min walk
- Twin Oaks Primary School 588m · 7 min walk
- Deptford Green School 794m · 10 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.
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