Westbourne Crescent
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 70), 19% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £913,975, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Westbourne Crescent is located in City of Westminster, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 792 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other theft 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Lancaster Terrace) is 133m away. The median property price is £913,975, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 55/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 48/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: warm
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 Westbourne Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Ultimate Performance 172m · 2 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 663m · 8 min walk
- 12x3 Gym 663m · 8 min walk
- Little Venice Sports Centre 1016m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St Mary's Hospital 483m · 6 min walk
- Nightingale Hospital 1240m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Paddington Library 911m · 11 min walk
- Little Venice Sports Centre Library 1144m · 14 min walk
- Church Street Library 1180m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Sussex Gardens 96m · 1 min walk
- Italian Gardens 344m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St James & St John Church of England Primary School 159m · 2 min walk
- Marylebone Boys' School 622m · 8 min walk
- Hallfield Primary School 666m · 8 min walk
- Ark King Solomon Academy 1052m · 13 min walk
- Portman Early Childhood Centre 1196m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Salem Road — City of Westminster48
- Westbourne Terrace — City of Westminster48
- Wild Street — City of Westminster47
- Cabbell Street — City of Westminster48
- South Wharf Road — City of Westminster47
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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