Orford Road
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Orford Road is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 333 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 130 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 18 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (7), restaurant (2), and atm (1). The closest is a Playground at 105m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bellingham Rail Station) is 130m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The area sits within Flood Zone 2, indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 66/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Orford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 518m · 6 min walk
libraries (4)
- Catford library 1485m · 19 min walk
- Catford Library 1593m · 20 min walk
- Torridon Road Library 1729m · 22 min walk
- Sydenham community library service 1732m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bellingham Green 452m · 6 min walk
- Peter Pan's Park 795m · 10 min walk
- Pool River Linear Park 834m · 10 min walk
- Centre Circle 1024m · 13 min walk
- Culverley Green Open Space 1136m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Athelney Primary School 474m · 6 min walk
- Conisborough College 509m · 6 min walk
- Elfrida Primary School 545m · 7 min walk
- Watergate School 792m · 10 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 853m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lewis Grove — Lewisham50
- Catford Broadway — Lewisham50
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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