Purcell Crescent
Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £655,000, 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Purcell Crescent is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, near Fulham, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 261 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of 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 (Fulham Cross) is 117m away. The median property price is £655,000, though prices have fallen 20% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 22 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 128m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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 Purcell Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Lillie Road Fitness Centre 116m · 2 min walk
- PlayFit Sports Club 182m · 2 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Charing Cross Hospital 567m · 7 min walk
- Massage in Fulham 676m · 8 min walk
- Cassidy Road Medical Centre 1175m · 15 min walk
- Parsons Green Health Centre 1399m · 18 min walk
- Hair GP 1412m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Fulham 1044m · 13 min walk
- Avonmore library and neighbourhood centre 1232m · 15 min walk
- Shepherds Bush 1458m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Lillie Road Gardens 179m · 2 min walk
- Normand Park 577m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School 129m · 2 min walk
- Bayonne Nursery School 151m · 2 min walk
- Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College 153m · 2 min walk
- St Augustine's RC Primary School 417m · 5 min walk
- Fulham Cross Academy 542m · 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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