Sportsbank Street
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £366,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £366,000, 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
Sportsbank Street is located in Lewisham, near Catford, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 302 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 119 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). 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 (Brownhill Road / St Fillans Road) is 156m away. The median property price is £366,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 344m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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 | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sportsbank Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Air Thrill 432m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 588m · 7 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 751m · 9 min walk
- Bellingham Bowling Club 946m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- University Hospital Lewisham 1170m · 15 min walk
- Bellingham Green Surgery 1717m · 22 min walk
- Lewisham Medical Centre 1983m · 25 min walk
libraries (4)
- Catford library 578m · 7 min walk
- Catford Library 679m · 8 min walk
- Torridon Road Library 715m · 9 min walk
- Lewisham Library 1699m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Culverley Green Open Space 274m · 3 min walk
- Mountsfield Park 415m · 5 min walk
- Lewisham Park 988m · 12 min walk
- School Playing Fields 1123m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Rushey Green Primary School 345m · 4 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 352m · 4 min walk
- Holbeach Primary School 860m · 11 min walk
- Brindishe Green School 917m · 12 min walk
- Conisborough College 1170m · 15 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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