Park Lane
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,532,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
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
Park Lane 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 Londis (convenience, 74m). The nearest transport stop is 42m away (bus and tram). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £1,532,500. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 322m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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 Park Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Bath & Racquets Club 733m · 9 min walk
- KOBOX 988m · 12 min walk
- Fitness First 1161m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Mayfair Medical Centre 662m · 8 min walk
- Passport Health Marylebone Travel Clinic 783m · 10 min walk
- Cleveland Clinic London 1058m · 13 min walk
- Alliance Medical 1144m · 14 min walk
- London Digestive Centre 1180m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Mayfair Library 276m · 3 min walk
- Marylebone Library 1211m · 15 min walk
- Marylebone Library 1407m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Mount Street Gardens 334m · 4 min walk
- Grosvenor Square 422m · 5 min walk
- The Rose Garden 495m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School 323m · 4 min walk
- Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 1154m · 14 min walk
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1164m · 14 min walk
- St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School 1475m · 18 min walk
- Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School 1680m · 21 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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