Arundel Gardens
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 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.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,180,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Arundel Gardens is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 382 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Top Hat (clothes, 62m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Portobello and Golborne Market) is 49m away. The median property price is £1,180,000, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 76 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 34 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 104m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Arundel Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Form Studios 88m · 1 min walk
- The Clock Notting Hill 249m · 3 min walk
- Bodyism 263m · 3 min walk
- Shanti Sadan 347m · 4 min walk
- Powervibe Fitness Studio 394m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- National Migraine Centre 566m · 7 min walk
- The Foreland Medical Centre 578m · 7 min walk
- Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine 1625m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- North Kensington Library 420m · 5 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 617m · 8 min walk
- Kensal Library 1088m · 14 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 1582m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Arundel and Ladbroke Gardens 109m · 1 min walk
- Arundel and Elgin Garden 117m · 2 min walk
- Stanley Crescent Garden 237m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Colville Primary School 104m · 1 min walk
- Thomas Jones Primary School 396m · 5 min walk
- St Clement and St James CofE Primary School 703m · 9 min walk
- Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 730m · 9 min walk
- Bevington Primary School 840m · 10 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.