Cobalt Place
Wandsworth, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £545,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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: liquid market (score 90), 14% 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: liquid market (score 90), 14% 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 £545,000, 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
Cobalt Place is located in Wandsworth, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 162 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 (St John Bosco College) is 67m away. The median property price is £545,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 155 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 78m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: hot
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 Cobalt Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Latchmere Leisure Centre 788m · 10 min walk
- Crossfit Shapesmiths 1098m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Battersea Respiratory Clinic 484m · 6 min walk
- Bridge Lane Health Centre 498m · 6 min walk
- The Junction Health Centre 1094m · 14 min walk
- The Glass House 1650m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- York Gardens Library 829m · 10 min walk
- Battersea Park Library 1298m · 16 min walk
- Battersea Library 1346m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Fred Wells Gardens 312m · 4 min walk
- Christchurch Gardens 526m · 7 min walk
- York Gardens 866m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint John Bosco College 79m · 1 min walk
- Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 183m · 2 min walk
- Westbridge Academy 268m · 3 min walk
- Falconbrook Primary School 708m · 9 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea 735m · 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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