Darwin Road
Ealing, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £482,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 7% 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), 7% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £482,500, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Darwin Road is located in Ealing, near Brentford, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 461 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 155 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 (St Faith's Church) is 225m away. The median property price is £482,500, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 115 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 271m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Darwin Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- London Pilates 4U 1092m · 14 min walk
- Elthorne Sports Centre 1560m · 20 min walk
- Actonians Sports Club 1918m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Blondin Park 567m · 7 min walk
- Blondin Park Nature Reserve 600m · 8 min walk
- Bramley Road Open Space 759m · 10 min walk
- Fielding Walk 1031m · 13 min walk
- Maytrees Rest Gardens 1144m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Ealing Fields Church of England High School 498m · 6 min walk
- Little Ealing Primary School 698m · 9 min walk
- Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School 698m · 9 min walk
- Fielding Primary School 1182m · 15 min walk
- Grange Primary School 1376m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Valetta Road — Ealing60
- Pursewardens Close — Ealing60
- Killowen Avenue — Ealing61
- Russell Road — Ealing61
- Mattock Lane — Ealing60
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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