Pembridge Villas
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) 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
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 £1,175,500, 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.
How Life Works Here
Pembridge Villas is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 (Chepstow Crescent) is 92m away. The median property price is £1,175,500. Based on 104 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 375m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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
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 Pembridge Villas, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Body Works West 199m · 2 min walk
- Shanti Sadan 279m · 4 min walk
- Bodyism 303m · 4 min walk
- Heartcore 348m · 4 min walk
- Heartcore Fitness 572m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- National Migraine Centre 1086m · 14 min walk
- The Foreland Medical Centre 1114m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Notting Hill Gate Library 264m · 3 min walk
- North Kensington Library 915m · 11 min walk
- Kensal Library 1325m · 17 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 1368m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Ladbroke Square Garden 481m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Colville Primary School 478m · 6 min walk
- Fox Primary School 681m · 8 min walk
- Holland Park School 1002m · 12 min walk
- Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 1021m · 13 min walk
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 1349m · 17 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.