The Drive
Hounslow, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £428,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% 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 90), 21% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £428,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Drive is located in Hounslow, near Feltham, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 213 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Drive (TW14)) is 80m away. The median property price is £428,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 60 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 196m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within 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: hot
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 The Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 900m · 11 min walk
- PureGym 935m · 12 min walk
- Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre & Library 1406m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cardinal Centre 746m · 9 min walk
- Feltham Health Centre (NHS) 884m · 11 min walk
- Little Park Surgery 1459m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Feltham Library 880m · 11 min walk
- Hanworth Library 1443m · 18 min walk
- Beavers Library 1978m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Feltham Park 352m · 4 min walk
- Glebelands Playing Fields Park 614m · 8 min walk
- Glebelands Playing Fields Sport Zone 786m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Sparrow Farm Primary School 196m · 2 min walk
- Cardinal Primary School 682m · 8 min walk
- Springwest Academy 1020m · 13 min walk
- The Rise Free School 1020m · 13 min walk
- Logic Studio School 1020m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Harlington Road East — Hounslow59
- Durham Road — Hounslow60
- Teesdale Gardens — Hounslow59
- Acacia Avenue — Hounslow59
- Carlton Avenue — Hounslow60
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.