Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Kensington and Chelsea: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Ladbroke Grove Underground Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 19 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 5RF.
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
- 99 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 156 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
95crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 95 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 52.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
65GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 63 GP, 2 hospitals, 55 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA DAWS — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 mi
Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 mi
46 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 19 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
31green 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.
- 9.9 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
113shops & libraries
- 95 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Tesco, Iceland, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Ladbroke Grove — 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 5RF.
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 5RF
W10 5RF scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Ladbroke Grove 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 5RF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,797 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 156 schools within the typical catchment area, including 30 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 69 rated Good. The nearest school is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 95 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 55 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA DAWS, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST CHARLES HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
