Archway Close
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
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 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Archway Close is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 137 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is La Petite École Française (school, 67m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Oakworth Road) is 76m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 261m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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), 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Archway Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Westway Sports Centre 570m · 7 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 641m · 8 min walk
- Virgin Active 646m · 8 min walk
- Kensington Leisure Centre 798m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Foreland Medical Centre 889m · 11 min walk
- National Migraine Centre 983m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- North Kensington Library 735m · 9 min walk
- Kensal Library 843m · 10 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 1765m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kensington Memorial Park 138m · 2 min walk
- Barlby Gardens 385m · 5 min walk
- Sunbeam Gardens 448m · 6 min walk
- Maxilla Walk 457m · 6 min walk
- Westway Garden 589m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Catholic College 262m · 3 min walk
- St Charles Catholic Primary School 310m · 4 min walk
- Oxford Gardens Primary School 350m · 4 min walk
- Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy 366m · 5 min walk
- Barlby Primary School 445m · 6 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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