Beckford Close
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.
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%
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), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £865,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Beckford Close is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 303 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 113 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Cacciari's (restaurant, 69m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (West Cromwell Road) is 110m away. The median property price is £865,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 63 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 24 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 211m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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)
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 Beckford Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Core Collective 696m · 9 min walk
- Soho Gyms 712m · 9 min walk
- London Lifestyle Academy 869m · 11 min walk
- FitStudioZ 888m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cromwell Hospital 818m · 10 min walk
- Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine 929m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Kensington Central Library 1018m · 13 min walk
- Brompton Library 1057m · 13 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1669m · 21 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 1979m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Philbeach Gardens 375m · 5 min walk
- Edwardes Square Garden 401m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Kensington Primary Academy 212m · 3 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 549m · 7 min walk
- St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School 778m · 10 min walk
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 1168m · 15 min walk
- Holland Park School 1245m · 16 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.