The Vale
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65).
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 £9,075,000, 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
The Vale is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Chelsea, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Vehicle crime 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 (Chelsea Park Gardens) is 75m away. The median property price is £9,075,000. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 248m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 The Vale, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- F45 Training 197m · 2 min walk
- Triyoga 201m · 2 min walk
- Virgin Active 365m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 435m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 428m · 5 min walk
- Royal Brompton Hospital 498m · 6 min walk
- HCA Sydney Street 542m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chelsea Library 562m · 7 min walk
- Brompton Library 982m · 12 min walk
- Dana Research Centre and Library 1262m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elm Park Gardens 218m · 3 min walk
- Carlyle Square Gardens 235m · 3 min walk
- Allen Hall Seminary Garden 237m · 3 min walk
- Elm Park Gardens 241m · 3 min walk
- Evelyn Gardens 289m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Park Walk Primary School 248m · 3 min walk
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 420m · 5 min walk
- Chelsea Community Hospital School 439m · 6 min walk
- Servite RC Primary School 508m · 6 min walk
- Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 647m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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