Dorset Square
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,022,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 0% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,022,500, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Dorset Square is located in City of Westminster, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 370 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other theft dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Potting Shed (restaurant, 38m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Baker Street Station) is 55m away. The median property price is £1,022,500, with moderate growth of 0% over five years. Based on 76 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 284m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling 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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Dorset Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 67m · 1 min walk
- Total Chi Yoga 215m · 3 min walk
- BXR 423m · 5 min walk
- Seymour Leisure Centre 486m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Functional Gut clinic 96m · 1 min walk
- Dr Leah Cosmetic Skin Clinic 150m · 2 min walk
- The Western Eye Hospital 250m · 3 min walk
- Centre for Surgery 343m · 4 min walk
libraries (4)
- Church Street Library 664m · 8 min walk
- Marylebone Library 742m · 9 min walk
- Marylebone Library 818m · 10 min walk
- Little Venice Sports Centre Library 1109m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Paddington Street Gardens North 459m · 6 min walk
- Montagu Square 540m · 7 min walk
- Bryanston Square 557m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School 284m · 4 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 344m · 4 min walk
- Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School 402m · 5 min walk
- Portman Early Childhood Centre 558m · 7 min walk
- Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 683m · 8 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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