Lancaster Road
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 90), 23% 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 23% 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 £744,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Lancaster Road is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 783 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 240 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). 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 Joe's Barber (hairdresser, 63m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Ladbroke Grove) is 110m away. The median property price is £744,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 89 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 58/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 49/100. 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Lancaster Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Westway Sports & Fitness 133m · 2 min walk
- The Clock Notting Hill 201m · 2 min walk
- Virgin Active 262m · 3 min walk
- Powervibe Fitness Studio 340m · 4 min walk
- BaySixty6 455m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Foreland Medical Centre 548m · 7 min walk
- National Migraine Centre 603m · 8 min walk
- Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine 1910m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- North Kensington Library 70m · 1 min walk
- Kensal Library 748m · 9 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 1019m · 13 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 1999m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Portobello Green 154m · 2 min walk
- Arundel and Elgin Garden 360m · 4 min walk
- Blenheim Elgin Garden 383m · 5 min walk
- Rosmead Garden 427m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Thomas Jones Primary School 276m · 4 min walk
- Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 403m · 5 min walk
- Colville Primary School 432m · 5 min walk
- Bevington Primary School 471m · 6 min walk
- All Saints Catholic College 556m · 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.