Laurie Grove
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 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%
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 — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £757,142, 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
Laurie Grove is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 481 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 155 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Goldsmiths Wines Ltd (convenience, 75m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Marquis of Granby / Goldsmiths) is 115m away. The median property price is £757,142, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 144m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Laurie Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- BALDR CrossFit 825m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 317m · 4 min walk
- Waldron Health Centre 436m · 5 min walk
- Lind Clinic 1625m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- New Cross community library service 117m · 2 min walk
- New Cross Learning Centre 129m · 2 min walk
- The Library at Deptford Lounge 978m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Fordham Park 294m · 4 min walk
- Brockley Nature Reserve 451m · 6 min walk
- Charlottenburg Park 536m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School 144m · 2 min walk
- Childeric Primary School 241m · 3 min walk
- Deptford Green School 386m · 5 min walk
- Myatt Garden Primary School 605m · 8 min walk
- Oak Gardens Primary School 686m · 9 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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