Russell Road
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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 (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £720,000, 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
Russell Road is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 262 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station) is 53m away. The median property price is £720,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 75 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 462m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Russell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Core Collective 768m · 10 min walk
- Heartcore Fitness 1423m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine 249m · 3 min walk
- National Migraine Centre 1591m · 20 min walk
- The Foreland Medical Centre 1681m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kensington Central Library 1103m · 14 min walk
- Notting Hill Gate Library 1688m · 21 min walk
- Brompton Library 1710m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Russell Road Kitchen Garden 110m · 1 min walk
- Oakwood Court Garden 317m · 4 min walk
- Ecology Centre 534m · 7 min walk
- Woodsford Square Garden 609m · 8 min walk
- Woodsford Square Garden 700m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Kensington Primary Academy 485m · 6 min walk
- The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 662m · 8 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 781m · 10 min walk
- Holland Park School 970m · 12 min walk
- St Clement and St James CofE Primary School 1224m · 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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