Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Kensington and Chelsea: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, South Kensington Underground Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 28 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SW7 2AD.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 72 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 152 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
64crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 64 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 28.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
46GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 39 GP, 7 hospitals, 54 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
South Kensington Underground Station0.3 mi
South Kensington Underground Station0.3 mi
Gloucester Road Underground Station0.3 mi
54 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi
NestReach: ≈ 28 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
21green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9.7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (1.1 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
154shops & libraries
- 137 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Spar - Essentials Store - Imperial College — 0.2 mi
In Kensington and Chelsea, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 75% got their first preference (90% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Kensington and Chelsea, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SW7 2AD.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SW7.
Average sold price by property type across the SW7 district, 2021–2026.
About SW7 2AD
SW7 2AD scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with South Kensington Underground Station 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SW7 2AD is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,054 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 152 schools within the typical catchment area, including 25 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 47 rated Good. The nearest school is Royal College of Music, 0.1 mi away.
There were 64 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 39 GP surgeries, 7 hospitals and 54 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is THE ROYAL MARSDEN HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
