Farmer Street
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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 £2,250,000, 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.
Median price £2,250,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Farmer Street is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other theft 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 (Notting Hill Gate Underground Station) is 109m away. The median property price is £2,250,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 23 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 59m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. 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: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Farmer Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Heartcore Fitness 69m · 1 min walk
- The Life Centre Notting Hill 92m · 1 min walk
- Heartcore 483m · 6 min walk
- Shanti Sadan 562m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- National Migraine Centre 1193m · 15 min walk
- Cromwell Hospital 1472m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- Notting Hill Gate Library 360m · 4 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 752m · 9 min walk
- North Kensington Library 1296m · 16 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1723m · 22 min walk
- Kensal Library 1890m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Campden Hill Square 379m · 5 min walk
- Pembridge Square Garden 410m · 5 min walk
- Ladbroke Square Garden 486m · 6 min walk
- St Mary Abbots Gardens 723m · 9 min walk
- Alec Clifton-Taylor Memorial Gardens 728m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Fox Primary School 59m · 1 min walk
- Holland Park School 441m · 6 min walk
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 758m · 10 min walk
- Colville Primary School 880m · 11 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 1130m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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