Hastings Street
Camden, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £575,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Median price £575,000 based on only 17 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Hastings Street is located in Camden, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 536 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 Sandwich Street Kitchen (cafe, 47m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (British Library) is 162m away. The median property price is £575,000, though prices have fallen 18% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 61/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: warm
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 Hastings Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Barry's 375m · 5 min walk
- The Gym 430m · 5 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 434m · 5 min walk
- Pancras Square Leisure Centre 645m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Doctors Laboratory 153m · 2 min walk
- Hunter Street Health Centre 320m · 4 min walk
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 689m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- British Library 273m · 3 min walk
- Bartlett Library 288m · 4 min walk
- Pancras Square Library 606m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cartwright Gardens 159m · 2 min walk
- Bramber Green 192m · 2 min walk
- Levita House Plantation 246m · 3 min walk
- Argyle Square Gardens 273m · 3 min walk
- Marchmont Community Garden 337m · 4 min walk
schools (4)
- Argyle Primary School 149m · 2 min walk
- Thomas Coram Centre 455m · 6 min walk
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 547m · 7 min walk
- Edith Neville Primary School 584m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Chester Close North — Camden50
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- St Chad's Place — Camden50
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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