Richards Close
Hillingdon, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (below average), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (60). 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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 (£484,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Median price £484,000 based on only 9 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Richards Close is located in Hillingdon, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 253 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is social_facility (social facility, 27m). The nearest transport stop is 71m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £484,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 226m away. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 44 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Richards Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Harlington Sports Centre 937m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- William Byrd Park 293m · 4 min walk
- Crane Meadows 865m · 11 min walk
- Bolton's Lane Open Space 874m · 11 min walk
- Pinkwell Park 1254m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- William Byrd Primary Academy 227m · 3 min walk
- Pinkwell Primary School 1116m · 14 min walk
- Cranford Park Academy 1260m · 16 min walk
- Heathrow Primary School 1717m · 22 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.