Malvern Close
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£918,750) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Moderate investment case — 16% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £918,750, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £918,750 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Malvern Close is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 327 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 112 violent offences were recorded (34% 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 (Edenham Way) is 189m away. The median property price is £918,750, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 41 schools within 2 km, 39 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 80m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability. 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Malvern Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- BaySixty6 72m · 1 min walk
- Westway Sports & Fitness 351m · 4 min walk
- Powervibe Fitness Studio 405m · 5 min walk
- The Clock Notting Hill 529m · 7 min walk
- Form Studios 721m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Foreland Medical Centre 1014m · 13 min walk
- National Migraine Centre 1073m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kensal Library 326m · 4 min walk
- North Kensington Library 535m · 7 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 1229m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Meanwhile Gardens 297m · 4 min walk
- Portobello Green 335m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 80m · 1 min walk
- Bevington Primary School 178m · 2 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School 582m · 7 min walk
- Colville Primary School 714m · 9 min walk
- Thomas Jones Primary School 746m · 9 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.