Hewer 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 walkability (45) could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,100,000, 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 £1,100,000 based on only 13 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Hewer Street is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 137 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). 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 (Barlby Road) is 172m away. The median property price is £1,100,000, though prices have fallen 66% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 110m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Hewer Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 357m · 4 min walk
- Westway Sports & Fitness 700m · 9 min walk
- Virgin Active 786m · 10 min walk
- Westway Sports Centre 861m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Foreland Medical Centre 1088m · 14 min walk
- National Migraine Centre 1180m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kensal Library 610m · 8 min walk
- North Kensington Library 805m · 10 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 1806m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barlby Gardens 184m · 2 min walk
- Athlone Gardens 311m · 4 min walk
- Kensington Memorial Park 391m · 5 min walk
- Sunbeam Gardens 415m · 5 min walk
- Maxilla Walk 674m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy 110m · 1 min walk
- Barlby Primary School 151m · 2 min walk
- St Charles Catholic Primary School 160m · 2 min walk
- All Saints Catholic College 252m · 3 min walk
- Ark Brunel Primary Academy 426m · 5 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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