Albemarle Street
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 96% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 96% 5-year growth.
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 £4,000,000, 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
Albemarle Street is located in City of Westminster, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 2660 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person 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. The closest is Paul Smith (clothes, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Berkeley Street) is 120m away. The median property price is £4,000,000, with exceptional growth of 96% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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 property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 54/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. 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
Other | 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 Albemarle Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Triyoga 461m · 6 min walk
- The Bath & Racquets Club 513m · 6 min walk
- Marshall Street Leisure Centre 607m · 8 min walk
- Fitness First 675m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Cavendish Clinic & Medispa 871m · 11 min walk
- sk:n Clinics 939m · 12 min walk
- The Hale Clinic 952m · 12 min walk
- Doctor Robert 954m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- London Library 381m · 5 min walk
- Mayfair Library 643m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Berkeley Square 284m · 4 min walk
- Southwood Garden 330m · 4 min walk
- Golden Square 439m · 6 min walk
- The Green Park 543m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School 570m · 7 min walk
- Soho Parish CofE Primary School 605m · 8 min walk
- Westminster City School 1242m · 16 min walk
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1307m · 16 min walk
- The Grey Coat Hospital 1530m · 19 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.
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