Back Road
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Back Road is located in Richmond upon Thames, near Teddington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 309 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 93 violent offences were recorded (30% 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 464m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Back Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Bushy Park Sports Club 348m · 4 min walk
- Teddington Lawn Tennis Club 974m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Teddington Memorial Hospital 419m · 5 min walk
- Waldegrave Clinic 962m · 12 min walk
- Maddison Centre 997m · 12 min walk
- The Ivy Clinic 1516m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Naylor Library 859m · 11 min walk
- Teddington 925m · 12 min walk
- Hampton Hill 1138m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Bushy Park 643m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School 857m · 11 min walk
- Stanley Primary School 1333m · 17 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1418m · 18 min walk
- Hampton Hill Junior School 1503m · 19 min walk
- Carlisle Infant School 1543m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Park Street — Richmond upon Thames45
- New Kelvin Avenue — Richmond upon Thames45
- Little Queens Road — Richmond upon Thames46
- Cholmondeley Walk — Richmond upon Thames40
- Walpole Crescent — Richmond upon Thames47
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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