River Gardens
Hounslow, Greater London, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £152,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 110% 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), 110% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£152,000).
Safety score of 25 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 60, 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), 110% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£152,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £152,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
River Gardens is located in Hounslow, near Feltham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 440 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 237m away. The median property price is £152,000, with exceptional growth of 110% over five years. Based on 29 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 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 47 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: 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 River Gardens, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Cardinal Centre 1622m · 20 min walk
- Feltham Health Centre (NHS) 1641m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Beavers Library 1124m · 14 min walk
- Feltham Library 1641m · 20 min walk
- Cranford Library 1960m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Feltham Park 978m · 12 min walk
- Glebelands Open Space 1014m · 13 min walk
- Causeway 1022m · 13 min walk
- Glebelands Playing Fields Park 1182m · 15 min walk
- Chester Road Park 1219m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Sparrow Farm Primary School 864m · 11 min walk
- Cardinal Primary School 1554m · 19 min walk
- St Lawrence Catholic Primary School 1747m · 22 min walk
- Cranford Primary School 1767m · 22 min walk
- Springwest Academy 1961m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dudley Road — Hounslow46
- Rectory Road — Hounslow48
- Sherborne Road — Hounslow48
- Peacock Avenue — Hounslow48
- Central Way — Hounslow46
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.