Balderton Street
City of Westminster, 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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market score 45, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 £350,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (32) help.
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
Balderton Street is located in City of Westminster, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1799 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 Montessori Center International (college, 13m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Selfridges) is 106m away. The median property price is £350,000, though prices have fallen 99% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Balderton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Bath & Racquets Club 397m · 5 min walk
- KOBOX 468m · 6 min walk
- Third Space 548m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Mayfair Medical Centre 142m · 2 min walk
- Passport Health Marylebone Travel Clinic 253m · 3 min walk
- Alliance Medical 558m · 7 min walk
- The London Welbeck Hospital 586m · 7 min walk
- London Digestive Centre 593m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Mayfair Library 443m · 6 min walk
- Marylebone Library 627m · 8 min walk
- Marylebone Library 824m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Grosvenor Square 212m · 3 min walk
- Portman Square Garden 361m · 4 min walk
- Mount Street Gardens 450m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School 518m · 6 min walk
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 594m · 7 min walk
- Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 908m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School 1092m · 14 min walk
- Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School 1337m · 17 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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