Shawfield Street
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £3,549,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 37% 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), 37% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 37% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £3,549,250, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Shawfield Street is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Chelsea, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 323 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Violet Melchett Children's Centre (kindergarten, 68m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Markham Street) is 191m away. The median property price is £3,549,250, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 213m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Shawfield Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Chelsea Sports Centre 182m · 2 min walk
- Core Flex Pilates 621m · 8 min walk
- KX Gym Health Club 673m · 8 min walk
- Vita Pilates 707m · 9 min walk
- Vita Boutique Fitness 750m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Schoen Clinic Chelsea 117m · 2 min walk
- HCA Sydney Street 259m · 3 min walk
- Royal Brompton Hospital 420m · 5 min walk
- Sarah Chapman 783m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chelsea Library 197m · 2 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1450m · 18 min walk
- Brompton Library 1632m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tedworth Square 165m · 2 min walk
- Markham Square Gardens 278m · 4 min walk
- Wellington Square 284m · 4 min walk
- Royal Avenue 349m · 4 min walk
- Chelsea Embankment Gardens 396m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 213m · 3 min walk
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 412m · 5 min walk
- Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 504m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 658m · 8 min walk
- St. Thomas More Language College 660m · 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.
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