Chepstow Crescent
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.
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.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £678,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Chepstow Crescent is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 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 (Chepstow Crescent) is 57m away. The median property price is £678,000, though prices have fallen 23% over five years. Based on 35 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 419m 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 property investors. Overall, this street scores 58 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Chepstow Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Body Works West 154m · 2 min walk
- Shanti Sadan 166m · 2 min walk
- Bodyism 263m · 3 min walk
- Heartcore 389m · 5 min walk
- Heartcore Fitness 497m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- National Migraine Centre 989m · 12 min walk
- The Foreland Medical Centre 1023m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- Notting Hill Gate Library 200m · 2 min walk
- North Kensington Library 867m · 11 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 1307m · 16 min walk
- Kensal Library 1349m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pembridge Square Garden 228m · 3 min walk
- Stanley Gardens South 357m · 4 min walk
- Ladbroke Square Garden 362m · 4 min walk
- Powis Square 417m · 5 min walk
- Colville Gardens 452m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Colville Primary School 420m · 5 min walk
- Fox Primary School 613m · 8 min walk
- Thomas Jones Primary School 869m · 11 min walk
- Holland Park School 907m · 11 min walk
- Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 1027m · 13 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.
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