Porchester Square
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £632,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 6% 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), 6% 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%
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), 6% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £632,500, 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
Porchester Square is located in City of Westminster, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 422 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is playground (playground, 39m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Porchester Road / Royal Oak) is 98m away. The median property price is £632,500, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 120 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 291m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% 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
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 Porchester Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- 1Rebel Bayswater 100m · 1 min walk
- Porchester Centre 151m · 2 min walk
- Psycle 303m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 548m · 7 min walk
- Little Venice Pilates & Physiotherapy 629m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- St Mary's Hospital 893m · 11 min walk
- Westminster CAMHS 930m · 12 min walk
- The Wellington Hospital Outpatients 1794m · 22 min walk
- Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth 1941m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Paddington Library 102m · 1 min walk
- Maida Vale Library 828m · 10 min walk
- Little Venice Sports Centre Library 1004m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Westbourne Gardens 241m · 3 min walk
- Kensington Gardens Square Garden 378m · 5 min walk
- Kensington Gardens Square Garden 451m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Hallfield Primary School 291m · 4 min walk
- College Park School 436m · 6 min walk
- Edward Wilson Primary School 485m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 527m · 7 min walk
- St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School 570m · 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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