Robert Close
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £2,050,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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: 16% 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: 16% 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 £2,050,000, 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
Robert Close is located in City of Westminster, near Paddington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 346 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting 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 (Clifton Road / Maida Vale) is 151m away. The median property price is £2,050,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 397m 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 54 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
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Robert Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Little Venice Sports Centre 242m · 3 min walk
- Little Venice Pilates & Physiotherapy 530m · 7 min walk
- 12x3 Gym 584m · 7 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 594m · 7 min walk
- Ultimate Performance 1064m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- St Mary's Hospital 848m · 11 min walk
- The Wellington Hospital Outpatients 859m · 11 min walk
- Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth 1006m · 13 min walk
libraries (5)
- Little Venice Sports Centre Library 172m · 2 min walk
- Church Street Library 610m · 8 min walk
- Maida Vale Library 799m · 10 min walk
- Paddington Library 1036m · 13 min walk
- St John's Wood Library 1109m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Crescent Garden 302m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Churchyard 365m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's RC Primary School 397m · 5 min walk
- Gateway Academy 585m · 7 min walk
- Marylebone Boys' School 619m · 8 min walk
- St Saviour's CofE Primary School 647m · 8 min walk
- Ark King Solomon Academy 744m · 9 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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