Somerfield Street
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Somerfield Street is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 163 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (John Silkin Lane) is 206m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 360m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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 young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Somerfield Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The London Fit Club 608m · 8 min walk
- Fitness Space Surrey Quays 939m · 12 min walk
- BALDR CrossFit 1101m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Lind Clinic 884m · 11 min walk
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 1334m · 17 min walk
- Waldron Health Centre 1630m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Pepys community library service 1133m · 14 min walk
- New Cross community library service 1529m · 19 min walk
- New Cross Learning Centre 1533m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Deptford Park 566m · 7 min walk
- Bridgehouse Meadows 695m · 9 min walk
- Folkestone Gardens 746m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Twin Oaks Primary School 361m · 4 min walk
- Deptford Park Primary School 607m · 8 min walk
- Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary 929m · 12 min walk
- Clyde Nursery School. 942m · 12 min walk
- Childeric Primary School 1402m · 18 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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