Kensington Gardens
Redbridge, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £246,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 200% 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), 200% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 200% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £246,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Kensington Gardens is located in Redbridge, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 124 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 47% of reported crimes. 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 (De Vere Gardens) is 357m away. The median property price is £246,250, with exceptional growth of 200% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 331m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 Kensington Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Cranbrook Castle Lawn Tennis & Social Club 718m · 9 min walk
- Ilford Club 819m · 10 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1336m · 17 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Redbrige Eye Screening Centre 680m · 8 min walk
- Dewaxify 1478m · 18 min walk
- UniClinic 1716m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Redbridge Central Library 1404m · 18 min walk
- Gants Hill Library 1665m · 21 min walk
- Aldersbrook Library 1743m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Valentines Park 958m · 12 min walk
- The Glade 1023m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Highlands Primary School 331m · 4 min walk
- Cranbrook Primary School 786m · 10 min walk
- The Ursuline Academy Ilford 864m · 11 min walk
- Valentines High School 1227m · 15 min walk
- Redbridge Primary School 1837m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Benton Road — Redbridge61
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- Clarendon Gardens — Redbridge61
- Brunswick Gardens — Redbridge61
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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