Frankland Road
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Frankland Road is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 524 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 Central Cafe (fast food, 90m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Imperial College / Elvaston Pl) is 204m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 44/100. 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)
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
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Frankland Road in Kensington and Chelsea on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Frankland Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Retrofit London 387m · 5 min walk
- Tailored Wellness 454m · 6 min walk
- Eqvvs Training 683m · 8 min walk
- Core Flex Pilates 763m · 10 min walk
- Ultimate Performance Chelsea 1136m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Kensington International Clinic 538m · 7 min walk
- EuroEyes LEC London 819m · 10 min walk
- Royal Brompton Hospital 1021m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dana Research Centre and Library 141m · 2 min walk
- Brompton Library 1130m · 14 min walk
- Chelsea Library 1259m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School 528m · 7 min walk
- Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 882m · 11 min walk
- Bousfield Primary School 1028m · 13 min walk
- Servite RC Primary School 1431m · 18 min walk
- Park Walk Primary School 1468m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Knightsbridge — Kensington and Chelsea44
- Unwin Road — Kensington and Chelsea43
- Observatory Road — Kensington and Chelsea43
- Imperial College Road — Kensington and Chelsea43
- Armstrong Road — Kensington and Chelsea43
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.