Alexandra Road
Camden, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £382,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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), 28% 5-year growth.
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), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £382,500, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alexandra Road is located in Camden, near Hampstead, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 308 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (South Hampstead Rail Station) is 106m away. The median property price is £382,500, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 35 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 336m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Alexandra Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Performance RX 221m · 3 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 432m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 553m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Prime Health Partners 457m · 6 min walk
- Lemoge Clinic 733m · 9 min walk
- Optimax London 771m · 10 min walk
libraries (5)
- Swiss Cottage Library 354m · 4 min walk
- Kilburn Library Centre 1052m · 13 min walk
- Belsize Park Community Library 1329m · 17 min walk
- West Hampstead Library 1433m · 18 min walk
- Keats Community Library 1763m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Meadow 376m · 5 min walk
- Swiss Cottage Open Space 411m · 5 min walk
- Alexandra Road Park 452m · 6 min walk
- Hawtrey Green 594m · 7 min walk
- Burnham Community Garden 637m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- The UCL Academy 420m · 5 min walk
- Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre 443m · 6 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School 973m · 12 min walk
- St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School 1085m · 14 min walk
- Fitzjohn's Primary School 1409m · 18 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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