Southcombe Street

Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 22% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £810,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (87) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

67
Liveability Score
Top 2% in Hammersmith and FulhamTop 0% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 9 transactions

Things You Should Know

Transit hub environment

High transport (100) and access (87) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Southcombe Street is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 276 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including atm (1), cafe (1), and clothes (1). The closest is Nice Local (convenience, 44m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Kensington Olympia /Hammersmith Road) is 46m away. The median property price is £810,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 26 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 273m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Fair (50)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£810,000
Median Price
9
Transactions (2018–2025)
+22.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 9 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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Nearby Amenities

Nice Local44m (0.6 min walk)
atm45m (0.6 min walk)
Carnival Store46m (0.6 min walk)
L'Elysée Artisan Cafe48m (0.6 min walk)
Argentine Steak House57m (0.7 min walk)
Aland King Barber67m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Southcombe Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (1)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Kensington Olympia /Hammersmith Road bus_stop46m
Kensington Olympia bus_stop77m
North End Road bus_stop103m
KENSINGTON OLYMPIA bus_stop165m
Kensington (Olympia) Station bus_stop167m
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station metro_station373m
Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station rail_station397m
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station rail_station416m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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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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