Charles Lane
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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.
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%
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £2,080,000, 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.
Median price £2,080,000 based on only 13 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Charles Lane is located in City of Westminster, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 361 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is James Lakeland (clothes, 42m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (St John's Wood Station) is 239m away. The median property price is £2,080,000, though prices have fallen 29% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 144m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district. 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 | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Charles Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Heartcore Fitness 390m · 5 min walk
- Pilates Tonic 849m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth 326m · 4 min walk
- The Wellington Hospital Outpatients 588m · 7 min walk
- Nightingale Hospital 1386m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- St John's Wood Library 166m · 2 min walk
- Church Street Library 1186m · 15 min walk
- Little Venice Sports Centre Library 1212m · 15 min walk
- Maida Vale Library 1736m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- St. John's Wood Church Grounds 350m · 4 min walk
- Gorilla Circus Regents Park Flying Trapeze School 405m · 5 min walk
- Winter Gardens 526m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Wood Primary School 145m · 2 min walk
- Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 522m · 6 min walk
- Harris Academy St John's Wood 627m · 8 min walk
- Gateway Academy 1023m · 13 min walk
- Portman Early Childhood Centre 1222m · 15 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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