Richards Close
Fareham, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £335,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 101% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 101% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (27) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 101% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (27) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£335,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 101% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Richards Close is located in Fareham, near Locks Heath, Hampshire. Crime levels are below the local average (19 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 65m away. The median property price is £335,000, with exceptional growth of 101% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Atlas Gym 1015m · 13 min walk
- BeMoreAthlete 1053m · 13 min walk
- Holly Hill Leisure Centre 1403m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Locks Heath Recreation Ground 531m · 7 min walk
- Priory Park 1108m · 14 min walk
- The Sunken Garden 1539m · 19 min walk
- Mustang Avenue Nature Reserve 1795m · 22 min walk
- The Green 1952m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Park Gate Primary School 644m · 8 min walk
- King's Academy Lord Wilson 969m · 12 min walk
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School 1013m · 13 min walk
- Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School 1052m · 13 min walk
- Sarisbury Church of England Junior School 1471m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Crispin Close — Fareham55
- Laurel Road — Fareham55
- Chancel Road — Fareham55
- Hanover Gardens — Fareham55
- Malcolm Close — Fareham55
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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