Colestown Street
Wandsworth, 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 (100) 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 (100) 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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
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%
At £1,170,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (81) help.
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 (100) and access (81) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
Median price £1,170,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Colestown Street is located in Wandsworth, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 265 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (2), pharmacy (2), and restaurant (2). The closest is Verona Pizzeria (restaurant, 43m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Latchmere) is 190m away. The median property price is £1,170,000, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 323m away. 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 young professionals. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Colestown Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Latchmere Leisure Centre 281m · 4 min walk
- Third Space 957m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bridge Lane Health Centre 119m · 2 min walk
- Battersea Respiratory Clinic 132m · 2 min walk
- The Junction Health Centre 880m · 11 min walk
- The Glass House 1324m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- York Gardens Library 793m · 10 min walk
- Battersea Park Library 904m · 11 min walk
- Battersea Library 939m · 12 min walk
- Northcote Library 1914m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Christchurch Gardens 320m · 4 min walk
- Falcon Park 354m · 4 min walk
- Shillington Park 460m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea 323m · 4 min walk
- Saint John Bosco College 440m · 6 min walk
- Harris Academy Battersea 530m · 7 min walk
- Westbridge Academy 632m · 8 min walk
- Falconbrook Primary School 683m · 8 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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