Billing Street
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,500,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 13% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £1,500,000, 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
Billing Street is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 355 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Hortensia Road) is 113m away. The median property price is £1,500,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 483m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Billing Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Duo Chelsea 216m · 3 min walk
- Urban Fitness 326m · 4 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 561m · 7 min walk
- Virgin Active 684m · 8 min walk
- FitStudioZ 840m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 520m · 6 min walk
- Cromwell Hospital 1506m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brompton Library 912m · 11 min walk
- Chelsea Library 1502m · 19 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1805m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Westfield Park 356m · 4 min walk
- Redcliffe Square Gardens 701m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Servite RC Primary School 484m · 6 min walk
- Chelsea Community Hospital School 510m · 6 min walk
- Chelsea Academy 529m · 7 min walk
- Bousfield Primary School 918m · 12 min walk
- St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School 932m · 12 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.