Hillgate Street
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £2,712,500, 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: 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£2,712,500) or poorly connected (transport 90). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Hillgate 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. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Suzi Tros (restaurant, 27m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Notting Hill Gate /Hillgate St) is 127m away. The median property price is £2,712,500, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 65m 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 51 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)
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
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 Hillgate Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Heartcore Fitness 70m · 1 min walk
- The Life Centre Notting Hill 122m · 2 min walk
- Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club 330m · 4 min walk
- Heartcore 527m · 7 min walk
- Shanti Sadan 557m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- National Migraine Centre 1155m · 14 min walk
- Cromwell Hospital 1469m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- Notting Hill Gate Library 377m · 5 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 746m · 9 min walk
- North Kensington Library 1277m · 16 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1746m · 22 min walk
- Kensal Library 1889m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Ladbroke Square Garden 460m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Fox Primary School 65m · 1 min walk
- Holland Park School 397m · 5 min walk
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 765m · 10 min walk
- Colville Primary School 870m · 11 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 1108m · 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.