Cato Street
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £870,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 80% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 80% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 80% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £870,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cato Street is located in City of Westminster, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour 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 (Burwood Place) is 124m away. The median property price is £870,000, with exceptional growth of 80% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 162m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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: 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 Cato Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Seymour Leisure Centre 124m · 2 min walk
- The Greenhouse Centre 405m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 520m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Western Eye Hospital 339m · 4 min walk
- Nightingale Hospital 418m · 5 min walk
libraries (4)
- Church Street Library 677m · 8 min walk
- Marylebone Library 1007m · 13 min walk
- Little Venice Sports Centre Library 1023m · 13 min walk
- Marylebone Library 1049m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bryanston Square 302m · 4 min walk
- Montagu Square 409m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 162m · 2 min walk
- St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School 302m · 4 min walk
- Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School 386m · 5 min walk
- Ark King Solomon Academy 483m · 6 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 587m · 7 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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