Cornwall Crescent
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £580,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 90% 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 90), 90% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 90% 5-year growth.
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 £580,000, 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
Cornwall Crescent is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 331 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour 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 (Blenheim Crescent) is 171m away. The median property price is £580,000, with exceptional growth of 90% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 29m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 60 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), 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 Cornwall Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Virgin Active 135m · 2 min walk
- Kensington Leisure Centre 274m · 3 min walk
- The Clock Notting Hill 354m · 4 min walk
- Westway Sports & Fitness 394m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Foreland Medical Centre 272m · 3 min walk
- National Migraine Centre 331m · 4 min walk
- Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine 1673m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- North Kensington Library 208m · 3 min walk
- Kensal Library 1003m · 12 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 1031m · 13 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 1893m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Blenheim Elgin Garden 157m · 2 min walk
- Rosmead Garden 255m · 3 min walk
- Lansdowne Gardens 369m · 5 min walk
- Montpelier Garden 377m · 5 min walk
- Portobello Green 413m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Thomas Jones Primary School 29m · 0 min walk
- Kensington Aldridge Academy 326m · 4 min walk
- St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School 530m · 7 min walk
- Avondale Park Primary School 530m · 7 min walk
- St Clement and St James CofE Primary School 666m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Dawson Place — Kensington and Chelsea60
- St Marks Place — Kensington and Chelsea60
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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