Chalton Street
Camden, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £585,000, 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
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
Chalton Street is located in Camden, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 466 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 141 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Somers Town Community Nursery (kindergarten, 104m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Aldenham Street) is 246m away. The median property price is £585,000. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 111m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Chalton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Pancras Square Leisure Centre 464m · 6 min walk
- Barry's 515m · 6 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 660m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Doctors Laboratory 492m · 6 min walk
- Mary Rankin Dialysis Unit 624m · 8 min walk
- University College Hospital 815m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- British Library 349m · 4 min walk
- Camden Town Library 486m · 6 min walk
- Bartlett Library 547m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Purchese Street Open Space 225m · 3 min walk
- Catholic Central Library Gardens 334m · 4 min walk
- Levita House Plantation 349m · 4 min walk
- Oakley Square Gardens 393m · 5 min walk
- Goldington Crescent Gardens 402m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 112m · 1 min walk
- Edith Neville Primary School 138m · 2 min walk
- Regent High School 142m · 2 min walk
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 214m · 3 min walk
- Richard Cobden Primary School 532m · 7 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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