Strathmore Gardens
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,090,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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), 32% 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), 32% 5-year growth.
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 £1,090,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Strathmore Gardens is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other theft 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 (Palace Gardens Terr/ Notting Hill Gate) is 132m away. The median property price is £1,090,000, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 226m 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 59 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), 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 Strathmore Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Life Centre Notting Hill 175m · 2 min walk
- Heartcore Fitness 277m · 4 min walk
- Heartcore 420m · 5 min walk
- Barrecore 618m · 8 min walk
- Virgin Active 651m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- National Migraine Centre 1404m · 18 min walk
- Cromwell Hospital 1418m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- Notting Hill Gate Library 448m · 6 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 728m · 9 min walk
- North Kensington Library 1461m · 18 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1564m · 20 min walk
- Kensal Library 1993m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pembridge Square Garden 440m · 6 min walk
- The Sunken Garden 528m · 7 min walk
- St Mary Abbots Gardens 664m · 8 min walk
- Alec Clifton-Taylor Memorial Gardens 666m · 8 min walk
- The Roof Gardens 770m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Fox Primary School 227m · 3 min walk
- Holland Park School 599m · 8 min walk
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 679m · 8 min walk
- Colville Primary School 1027m · 13 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 1163m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Orchard Close — Kensington and Chelsea59
- Lamont Road — Kensington and Chelsea58
- Malvern Close — Kensington and Chelsea59
- Palace Gardens Terrace — Kensington and Chelsea60
- Chepstow Villas — Kensington and Chelsea60
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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