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Westcroft Close

Camden, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Low confidence

Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

Families
Fair

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

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%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £445,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

56
Liveability Score
Top 16% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 10 transactions (limited sample), 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Price anomaly

Median price £445,000 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.

How Life Works Here

Westcroft Close is located in Camden, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 302 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 (Westcroft Way) is 46m away. The median property price is £445,000. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 214m 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 families. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (64)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£445,000
Median Price
10
Transactions (2014–2023)

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

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 Westcroft Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Westcroft Way bus_stop46m
Cricklewood Lane Cricklewood bus_stop223m
Hampstead School bus_stop286m
Cricklewood Rail Station rail_station293m
Kilburn Underground Station rail_station1115m
Kilburn Station tram_stop1131m
Willesden Green Station tram_stop1134m
Willesden Green Underground Station rail_station1139m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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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