Richards Road
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£165,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Good entry point at £165,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £165,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Richards Road is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 327 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 117 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 43m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £165,000. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 367m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Richards Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 204m · 3 min walk
- Boulders 431m · 5 min walk
- YMCA 508m · 6 min walk
- Simply Gym 731m · 9 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 1455m · 18 min walk
- Central Library 1486m · 19 min walk
- Cheltenham Main Library 1491m · 19 min walk
- Hesters Way 1799m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Peters Close Open Space 274m · 3 min walk
- St Peter's Square 383m · 5 min walk
- Elmfield Playing Field 438m · 6 min walk
- Chelt Walk Park 501m · 6 min walk
- Pendil Close Open Space 846m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Gardners Lane Primary School 368m · 5 min walk
- Gloucester Road Primary School 767m · 10 min walk
- Rowanfield Junior School 981m · 12 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1320m · 16 min walk
- Swindon Village Primary School 1387m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Johns Avenue — Cheltenham46
- Chosen View Road — Cheltenham44
- Moor Court Drive — Cheltenham48
- Grosvenor Terrace — Cheltenham46
- Robins Close — Cheltenham41
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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