Dilke Street
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £3,937,500, 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
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.
Median price £3,937,500 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Dilke Street is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Chelsea, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 124 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Chelsea Physic Garden) is 220m away. The median property price is £3,937,500. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 299m away. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Dilke Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Chelsea Sports Centre 611m · 8 min walk
- Vita Boutique Fitness 852m · 11 min walk
- KXU 994m · 12 min walk
- KX Gym Health Club 1069m · 13 min walk
- Vita Pilates 1097m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Schoen Clinic Chelsea 537m · 7 min walk
- HCA Sydney Street 708m · 9 min walk
- Royal Brompton Hospital 875m · 11 min walk
- Sarah Chapman 925m · 12 min walk
- Cadogan Clinic 1091m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chelsea Library 633m · 8 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1906m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Chelsea Physic Garden 118m · 2 min walk
- Burton Court 396m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 299m · 4 min walk
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 682m · 8 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 917m · 12 min walk
- St. Thomas More Language College 925m · 12 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 991m · 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.