Hollybush Steps
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Hollybush Steps is located in Camden, near Hampstead, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 438 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Hampstead Underground Station) is 116m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 136m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hollybush Steps, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Heartcore Hampstead 129m · 2 min walk
- Barre Core 873m · 11 min walk
- Virgin Active 1088m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Free Hospital 1048m · 13 min walk
- Optimax London 1123m · 14 min walk
- Lemoge Clinic 1158m · 14 min walk
- Prime Health Partners 1632m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Keats Community Library 772m · 10 min walk
- West Hampstead Library 1205m · 15 min walk
- Belsize Park Community Library 1578m · 20 min walk
- Swiss Cottage Library 1754m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Leinster Mansions 718m · 9 min walk
- Camden Arts Centre 779m · 10 min walk
- The Hill Garden and Pergola 889m · 11 min walk
- Hampstead Green 919m · 12 min walk
- Lithos Road Communal Park 1066m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School 136m · 2 min walk
- New End Primary School 170m · 2 min walk
- Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead 236m · 3 min walk
- Fitzjohn's Primary School 518m · 6 min walk
- St Luke's Church of England School 971m · 12 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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