Southwell Gardens
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,250,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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), 20% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £1,250,000, 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
Southwell Gardens is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 181 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is other theft. 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 (Cornwall Gardens) is 65m away. The median property price is £1,250,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 468m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
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 Southwell Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Harbour Club 229m · 3 min walk
- Tailored Wellness 402m · 5 min walk
- Retrofit London 529m · 7 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 788m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cromwell Hospital 478m · 6 min walk
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 1334m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dana Research Centre and Library 380m · 5 min walk
- Brompton Library 710m · 9 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 944m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School 469m · 6 min walk
- Bousfield Primary School 661m · 8 min walk
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 861m · 11 min walk
- St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School 975m · 12 min walk
- Servite RC Primary School 1209m · 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.