Palace Gate
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (55/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (36).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,750,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Palace Gate is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 110 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Mr Nico (restaurant, 85m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Palace Gate) is 145m away. The median property price is £1,750,000, though prices have fallen 25% over five years. Based on 56 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 | 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 Palace Gate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 340m · 4 min walk
- Virgin Active 448m · 6 min walk
- Barrecore 530m · 7 min walk
- Harbour Club 644m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dana Research Centre and Library 521m · 6 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 725m · 9 min walk
- Brompton Library 1212m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hyde Park Gate 96m · 1 min walk
- Kensington Gate Gardens 152m · 2 min walk
- Cornwall Gardens 431m · 5 min walk
- Cornwall Gardens 441m · 6 min walk
- Cornwall Gardens 464m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 560m · 7 min walk
- Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School 925m · 12 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 1025m · 13 min walk
- Fox Primary School 1163m · 14 min walk
- Bousfield Primary School 1184m · 15 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.
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