Penryn 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. Price data (£1,280,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
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%
Moderate investment case — 13% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,280,000, 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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £1,280,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Penryn Street is located in Camden, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 364 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 131 violent offences were recorded (36% 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Chenies Place) is 178m away. The median property price is £1,280,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 26 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 171m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Penryn Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Pancras Square Leisure Centre 391m · 5 min walk
- Barry's 806m · 10 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 942m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mary Rankin Dialysis Unit 333m · 4 min walk
- Counselling London Psychotherapy 683m · 8 min walk
- The Doctors Laboratory 749m · 9 min walk
- University College Hospital 1093m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Camden Town Library 388m · 5 min walk
- Pancras Square Library 500m · 6 min walk
- British Library 542m · 7 min walk
- Bartlett Library 829m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Goldington Crescent Gardens 112m · 1 min walk
- Purchese Street Open Space 273m · 3 min walk
- Oakley Square Gardens 293m · 4 min walk
- Olympic Ring Park 326m · 4 min walk
- St Pancras Cruising Club Garden 353m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Regent High School 171m · 2 min walk
- Edith Neville Primary School 231m · 3 min walk
- St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 302m · 4 min walk
- Richard Cobden Primary School 331m · 4 min walk
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 500m · 6 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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