Rainville Road
Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
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.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). 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 (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£621,250) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Rainville Road is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, near Fulham, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 119 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 46% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The River Cafe (cafe, 81m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 328m away. The median property price is £621,250. Based on 80 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 22 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 367m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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 Rainville Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Lillie Road Fitness Centre 498m · 6 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 697m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Charing Cross Hospital 483m · 6 min walk
- Massage in Fulham 1273m · 16 min walk
- Cassidy Road Medical Centre 1771m · 22 min walk
- Parsons Green Health Centre 1931m · 24 min walk
- Hair GP 1973m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hammersmith 1258m · 16 min walk
- Shepherds Bush 1258m · 16 min walk
- Avonmore library and neighbourhood centre 1546m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Frank Banfield Park 538m · 7 min walk
- Lillie Road Gardens 779m · 10 min walk
- Furnivall Gardens 1026m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Melcombe Primary School 367m · 5 min walk
- Queen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit 404m · 5 min walk
- Bayonne Nursery School 639m · 8 min walk
- Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College 691m · 9 min walk
- William Morris Sixth Form 818m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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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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