Botwell Common Road
Hillingdon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £272,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 86% 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: liquid market (score 70), 86% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 86% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£272,000) 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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Botwell Common Road is located in Hillingdon, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). 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 170m away. The median property price is £272,000, with exceptional growth of 86% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 314m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Botwell Common Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre 997m · 12 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1025m · 13 min walk
- Harlington Sports Centre 1911m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Minet Clinic 1461m · 18 min walk
- Laurel Lodge Clinic 1924m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lake Farm Country Park 343m · 4 min walk
- The Park 489m · 6 min walk
- Barra Hall Park 574m · 7 min walk
- Botanic Gardens 850m · 11 min walk
- Rosedale Park 933m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Lake Farm Park Academy 315m · 4 min walk
- Rosedale College 660m · 8 min walk
- Parkside Studio College 660m · 8 min walk
- Rosedale Primary School 660m · 8 min walk
- McMillan Nursery School 725m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Botwell Lane — Hillingdon43
- Waverley Close — Hillingdon43
- Badgers Close — Hillingdon44
- Princes Park Parade — Hillingdon42
- Moray Avenue — Hillingdon45
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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