Onslow Square
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 £2,225,000, 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
Onslow Square is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 524 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (South Kensington Stn / Old Brompton Rd) is 89m away. The median property price is £2,225,000, though prices have fallen 25% over five years. Based on 132 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Onslow Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Core Flex Pilates 238m · 3 min walk
- Retrofit London 255m · 3 min walk
- Tailored Wellness 399m · 5 min walk
- KX Gym Health Club 482m · 6 min walk
- Vita Pilates 501m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Royal Brompton Hospital 465m · 6 min walk
- Kensington International Clinic 473m · 6 min walk
- HCA Sydney Street 627m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dana Research Centre and Library 606m · 8 min walk
- Chelsea Library 709m · 9 min walk
- Brompton Library 1036m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Onslow Square 40m · 0 min walk
schools (5)
- Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 348m · 4 min walk
- Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School 373m · 5 min walk
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 894m · 11 min walk
- Park Walk Primary School 984m · 12 min walk
- Chelsea Community Hospital School 1067m · 13 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.