Godfrey Street
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 16% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 16% 5-year growth.
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 £2,312,500, 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.
How Life Works Here
Godfrey Street is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Chelsea, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 606 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Markham Street) is 156m away. The median property price is £2,312,500, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 20 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 property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 61/100 (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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Godfrey Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Chelsea Sports Centre 277m · 4 min walk
- Core Flex Pilates 367m · 5 min walk
- KX Gym Health Club 397m · 5 min walk
- Vita Pilates 433m · 5 min walk
- Eqvvs Training 963m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Schoen Clinic Chelsea 183m · 2 min walk
- HCA Sydney Street 231m · 3 min walk
- Royal Brompton Hospital 280m · 4 min walk
- Kensington International Clinic 718m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chelsea Library 264m · 3 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1189m · 15 min walk
- Brompton Library 1503m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Markham Square Gardens 154m · 2 min walk
- St Luke's Gardens 165m · 2 min walk
- Wellington Square 279m · 4 min walk
- Dovehouse Green 318m · 4 min walk
- Tedworth Square 377m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 265m · 3 min walk
- St. Thomas More Language College 481m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 484m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 496m · 6 min walk
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 564m · 7 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.
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