Cathcart Road
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 first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (80). Not ideal for children.
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 (40), 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 £1,005,000, 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Cathcart Road is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 268 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is vehicle crime. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Stecca (restaurant, 33m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Fulham Road / Chelsea & Westminster Hosp) is 219m away. The median property price is £1,005,000, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 86 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 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 199m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability.
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 Cathcart Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Anytime Fitness 222m · 3 min walk
- Virgin Active 261m · 3 min walk
- Urban Fitness 264m · 3 min walk
- Duo Chelsea 383m · 5 min walk
- Ultimate Performance Chelsea 431m · 5 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 369m · 5 min walk
- Cromwell Hospital 1073m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brompton Library 476m · 6 min walk
- Chelsea Library 1166m · 15 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1260m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Redcliffe Square Gardens 314m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Servite RC Primary School 199m · 2 min walk
- Chelsea Community Hospital School 325m · 4 min walk
- Bousfield Primary School 417m · 5 min walk
- Park Walk Primary School 542m · 7 min walk
- Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School 807m · 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.