Foreshore
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
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%
Price (£337,500) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
How Life Works Here
Foreshore is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 198 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Pepys Resource Centre (library, 50m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 270m away. The median property price is £337,500, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling 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: warm
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 Foreshore, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Fitness Space Surrey Quays 452m · 6 min walk
- The London Fit Club 629m · 8 min walk
- BALDR CrossFit 863m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Lind Clinic 240m · 3 min walk
- Waldron Health Centre 1390m · 17 min walk
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 1521m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Pepys community library service 46m · 1 min walk
- The Library at Deptford Lounge 1430m · 18 min walk
- New Cross community library service 1628m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Upper Pepys Park 86m · 1 min walk
- Pepys Park 250m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Deptford Park Primary School 525m · 7 min walk
- Clyde Nursery School. 598m · 8 min walk
- Twin Oaks Primary School 841m · 10 min walk
- Grinling Gibbons Primary School 936m · 12 min walk
- Deptford Green School 1300m · 16 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.