Earls Terrace
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £8,500,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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), 15% 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £8,500,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Earls Terrace is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 307 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 114 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Il Portico (restaurant, 39m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (The Design Museum) is 92m away. The median property price is £8,500,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 164m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Earls Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Core Collective 186m · 2 min walk
- Equinox Kensington 696m · 9 min walk
- Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club 851m · 11 min walk
- Soho Gyms 902m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cromwell Hospital 741m · 9 min walk
- Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine 778m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Kensington Central Library 541m · 7 min walk
- Brompton Library 1240m · 16 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 1455m · 18 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1491m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Edwardes Square Garden 128m · 2 min walk
- Holland Park 504m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 164m · 2 min walk
- Kensington Primary Academy 401m · 5 min walk
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 717m · 9 min walk
- Holland Park School 731m · 9 min walk
- Fox Primary School 1053m · 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.