Staplehurst Road
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) 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 data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
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%
Possible first step at £287,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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.
High transport (90) and access (81) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Staplehurst Road is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 226 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), hairdresser (2), and restaurant (2). The closest is Bill's Barber Shop (hairdresser, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Hither Green) is 124m away. The median property price is £287,500. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 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 162m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within 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
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 Staplehurst Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Lane 563m · 7 min walk
- Evolve Fitness Studio 608m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 630m · 8 min walk
- BASE 13 700m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 1229m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Lewisham Medical Centre 629m · 8 min walk
- Mr Azhar Khan 1186m · 15 min walk
- Blackheath Hospital 1196m · 15 min walk
- Lauren Turner Aesthetics 1518m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Manor House Library 517m · 6 min walk
- Lewisham Library 1038m · 13 min walk
- Torridon Road Library 1109m · 14 min walk
- Catford library 1686m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hither Green Nature Triangle 291m · 4 min walk
- Manor Park 310m · 4 min walk
- Manor House Gardens 434m · 5 min walk
- Mountsfield Park 969m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Brindishe Manor School 162m · 2 min walk
- Brindishe Green School 464m · 6 min walk
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham 546m · 7 min walk
- Brindishe Lee School 614m · 8 min walk
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School 756m · 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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