Portland Road
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £3,000,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth.
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 £3,000,000, 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
Portland Road is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 360 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 (Ladbroke Square Gardens) is 381m away. The median property price is £3,000,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 84 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 102m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 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: 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 Portland Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Kensington Leisure Centre 510m · 6 min walk
- Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club 519m · 6 min walk
- Form Studios 688m · 9 min walk
- Virgin Active 705m · 9 min walk
- The Clock Notting Hill 769m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- National Migraine Centre 321m · 4 min walk
- The Foreland Medical Centre 414m · 5 min walk
- Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine 1090m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- North Kensington Library 768m · 10 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 914m · 11 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 1436m · 18 min walk
- Kensal Library 1569m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Avondale Park 197m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- St Clement and St James CofE Primary School 102m · 1 min walk
- St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School 322m · 4 min walk
- Avondale Park Primary School 322m · 4 min walk
- Thomas Jones Primary School 570m · 7 min walk
- The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 668m · 8 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.