Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Kensington and Chelsea: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, Ladbroke Grove Underground Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² within half an hour by public transport and more 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 W10 5LP.
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?
38Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 98 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 153 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Chelsea Community Hospital School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
97crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 97 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 55.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
65GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 63 GP, 2 hospitals, 57 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BARLBY SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 mi
Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 mi
Westbourne Park Underground Station0.5 mi
49 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
34green 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.
- 10.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
114shops & libraries
- 95 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Budgens, Iceland…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Ladbroke Grove Express — 0.3 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 W10 5LP.
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 W10.
Average sold price by property type across the W10 district, 2021–2026.
About W10 5LP
W10 5LP scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Ladbroke Grove Express 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W10 5LP is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,212 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 1/10).
There are 153 schools within the typical catchment area, including 31 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 67 rated Good. The nearest school is Chelsea Community Hospital School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 97 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 63 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 57 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BARLBY SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST CHARLES HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
