Wimborne Close
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £410,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth.
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%
At £410,000, 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
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.
How Life Works Here
Wimborne Close is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 240 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% 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 (Burnt Ash Road / Lee Road) is 201m away. The median property price is £410,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 184m 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 river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Wimborne Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- BASE 13 554m · 7 min walk
- Evolve Fitness Studio 616m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1183m · 15 min walk
- Blackheath Yoga 1323m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Lewisham Medical Centre 585m · 7 min walk
- Blackheath Hospital 1026m · 13 min walk
- Mr Azhar Khan 1028m · 13 min walk
- Lauren Turner Aesthetics 1273m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Manor House Library 489m · 6 min walk
- Torridon Road Library 1461m · 18 min walk
- Lewisham Library 1592m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Edith Nesbit Gardens 325m · 4 min walk
- Manor House Gardens 359m · 4 min walk
- Hither Green Nature Triangle 733m · 9 min walk
- Manor Park 883m · 11 min walk
- Northbrook Park 1442m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham 184m · 2 min walk
- Brindishe Lee School 304m · 4 min walk
- Brindishe Manor School 638m · 8 min walk
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School 657m · 8 min walk
- St Winifred's RC Primary School 757m · 10 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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