Plough Road
Wandsworth, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £490,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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 £490,000, 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.
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
Plough Road is located in Wandsworth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 330 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 109 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). 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 (Wayland Road Estate) is 29m away. The median property price is £490,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 129 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 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 360m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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: 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 Plough Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Crossfit Shapesmiths 350m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Junction Health Centre 369m · 5 min walk
- The Glass House 820m · 10 min walk
- Bridge Lane Health Centre 1226m · 15 min walk
- Battersea Respiratory Clinic 1234m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- York Gardens Library 347m · 4 min walk
- Battersea Library 898m · 11 min walk
- Northcote Library 1366m · 17 min walk
- Wandsworth Town Library 1412m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- York Gardens 324m · 4 min walk
- Price's Park 429m · 5 min walk
- Bolingbroke Green 596m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- ARK John Archer Primary Academy 360m · 4 min walk
- Falconbrook Primary School 471m · 6 min walk
- St Faith's CofE Primary School 868m · 11 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea 885m · 11 min walk
- Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 1249m · 16 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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