Christchurch Street
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £2,550,000, 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.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £2,550,000, 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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Christchurch Street is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Chelsea, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 323 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 (National Army Museum) is 175m away. The median property price is £2,550,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 128m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 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
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 Christchurch Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Chelsea Sports Centre 360m · 4 min walk
- Vita Boutique Fitness 746m · 9 min walk
- KX Gym Health Club 824m · 10 min walk
- Vita Pilates 855m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Schoen Clinic Chelsea 275m · 3 min walk
- HCA Sydney Street 449m · 6 min walk
- Royal Brompton Hospital 614m · 8 min walk
- Sarah Chapman 799m · 10 min walk
- Cadogan Clinic 953m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chelsea Library 379m · 5 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1640m · 20 min walk
- Brompton Library 1812m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tedworth Square 108m · 1 min walk
- Chelsea Physic Garden 224m · 3 min walk
- Chelsea Embankment Gardens 326m · 4 min walk
- Wellington Square 334m · 4 min walk
- Royal Avenue 364m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 128m · 2 min walk
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 506m · 6 min walk
- Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 696m · 9 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 730m · 9 min walk
- St. Thomas More Language College 736m · 9 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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