Richard Road
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (6), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (6), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£274,995) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Richard Road is located in Chichester, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 81 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Playground at 18m. The nearest transport stop is 182m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £274,995, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 469m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Richard Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1133m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- St Richard's Hospital 1580m · 20 min walk
- Harmony Acutherapy Clinic 1696m · 21 min walk
- Chapel Street Clinic. 1771m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Litten Gardens 1184m · 15 min walk
- Chichester Crematorium 1328m · 17 min walk
- St James's or Jubilee Park 1402m · 18 min walk
- North Mundham Playing Field and Woodlands 1891m · 24 min walk
- The Chichester Shed 1951m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School 470m · 6 min walk
- Chichester Nursery School 793m · 10 min walk
- Portfield Primary Academy 893m · 11 min walk
- Kingsham Primary School 1198m · 15 min walk
- North Mundham Primary School 1833m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cyril Way — Chichester42
- Balmoral Close — Chichester46
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- Lake Road — Chichester47
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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