Smith Terrace
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
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 £3,972,500, 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
Smith Terrace 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. 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 (Markham Street) is 166m away. The median property price is £3,972,500, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 269m 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. Overall, this street scores 52 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)
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: warm
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 Smith Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Chelsea Sports Centre 313m · 4 min walk
- Vita Boutique Fitness 621m · 8 min walk
- KX Gym Health Club 650m · 8 min walk
- Vita Pilates 680m · 8 min walk
- KXU 720m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Schoen Clinic Chelsea 130m · 2 min walk
- HCA Sydney Street 370m · 5 min walk
- Royal Brompton Hospital 514m · 6 min walk
- Sarah Chapman 661m · 8 min walk
- Cadogan Clinic 805m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chelsea Library 324m · 4 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1491m · 19 min walk
- Brompton Library 1745m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Royal Avenue 220m · 3 min walk
- Chelsea Physic Garden 400m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 269m · 3 min walk
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 549m · 7 min walk
- Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 560m · 7 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- St. Thomas More Language College 568m · 7 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.