Dukes Lane
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,295,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Median price £1,295,000 based on only 12 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Dukes Lane is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 582 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Little Cherubs Nursery (kindergarten, 19m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (York House Place / Kensington High St) is 92m away. The median property price is £1,295,000, though prices have fallen 42% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 62/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: stable
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 Dukes Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Barrecore 186m · 2 min walk
- Virgin Active 267m · 3 min walk
- Equinox Kensington 293m · 4 min walk
- The Life Centre Notting Hill 465m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cromwell Hospital 932m · 12 min walk
- Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine 1315m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Kensington Central Library 251m · 3 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 900m · 11 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1215m · 15 min walk
- Brompton Library 1535m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Mary Abbots Gardens 176m · 2 min walk
- Alec Clifton-Taylor Memorial Gardens 178m · 2 min walk
- The Roof Gardens 290m · 4 min walk
- Kensington Square 394m · 5 min walk
- Iverna Court Garden 405m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 204m · 3 min walk
- Fox Primary School 501m · 6 min walk
- Holland Park School 534m · 7 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 715m · 9 min walk
- Kensington Primary Academy 1167m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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