Wemyss Road
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £535,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% 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, 1% 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, 1% 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 £535,000, 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
Wemyss Road is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 400 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates 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 (Blackheath Rail Station) is 130m away. The median property price is £535,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 231m 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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Wemyss Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Blackheath Yoga 132m · 2 min walk
- BASE 13 942m · 12 min walk
- Evolve Fitness Studio 1014m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1421m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Lauren Turner Aesthetics 106m · 1 min walk
- Blackheath Hospital 428m · 5 min walk
- Mr Azhar Khan 441m · 6 min walk
- Lewisham Medical Centre 997m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Manor House Library 1122m · 14 min walk
- Lewisham Library 1701m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Manor House Gardens 1269m · 16 min walk
- Edith Nesbit Gardens 1470m · 18 min walk
- Manor Park 1501m · 19 min walk
- Hither Green Nature Triangle 1865m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- John Ball Primary School 231m · 3 min walk
- All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 459m · 6 min walk
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School 869m · 11 min walk
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham 1307m · 16 min walk
- Brindishe Lee School 1665m · 21 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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