Rowland Hill 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 (75) 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 (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. But environment limits appeal.
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 £890,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Rowland Hill Street is located in Camden, near Hampstead, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 703 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 268 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The George (pub, 50m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Haverstock Hill / Pond Street) is 56m away. The median property price is £890,000, though prices have fallen 28% over five years. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 57/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 47/100. 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)
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 Rowland Hill Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Barre Core 142m · 2 min walk
- Armoury Fitness 158m · 2 min walk
- Globe Tennis Club 288m · 4 min walk
- Fitness VIP 806m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Royal Free Hospital 79m · 1 min walk
- Passport Health Hampstead Travel Clinic 583m · 7 min walk
- Fern Skin Clinic 781m · 10 min walk
- Vitruvian Wellness 953m · 12 min walk
- Prime Health Partners 1101m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Keats Community Library 332m · 4 min walk
- Belsize Park Community Library 612m · 8 min walk
- Queens Crescent Library 1115m · 14 min walk
- Swiss Cottage Library 1238m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Royal Free Hospital Children's School 119m · 2 min walk
- Rosary Catholic Primary School 126m · 2 min walk
- Fleet Primary School 419m · 5 min walk
- Heath School 449m · 6 min walk
- Fitzjohn's Primary School 635m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Percy Street — Camden47
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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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