Parkgate Road
Wandsworth, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£700,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Parkgate Road is located in Wandsworth, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 224 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is drugs. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Oak SW11 (restaurant, 22m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 171m away. The median property price is £700,000. Based on 79 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 352m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Parkgate Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Latchmere Leisure Centre 936m · 12 min walk
- Crossfit Shapesmiths 1582m · 20 min walk
- Third Space 1692m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Battersea Respiratory Clinic 614m · 8 min walk
- Bridge Lane Health Centre 632m · 8 min walk
- The Junction Health Centre 1574m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Battersea Park Library 1052m · 13 min walk
- York Gardens Library 1378m · 17 min walk
- Battersea Library 1672m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Christchurch Gardens 967m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Westbridge Academy 353m · 4 min walk
- Saint John Bosco College 547m · 7 min walk
- Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 632m · 8 min walk
- Harris Academy Battersea 849m · 11 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea 1059m · 13 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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