Barker Close
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 (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 £1,115,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Median price £1,115,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Barker Close is located in Richmond upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 244 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. 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 (Courtlands Avenue) is 289m away. The median property price is £1,115,000. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 123m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Barker Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- North Sheen Bowling Club 810m · 10 min walk
- Evolution 1018m · 13 min walk
- Priory Park Club 1121m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Q Sports Physio 794m · 10 min walk
- Sheen Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic 1297m · 16 min walk
- Bodyvie 1910m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Kew 713m · 9 min walk
- East Sheen 1076m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Mortlake Green 778m · 10 min walk
- North Sheen Recreation Ground 808m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Kew Riverside Primary School 123m · 2 min walk
- Darell Primary and Nursery School 896m · 11 min walk
- The King's Church of England Primary School 1007m · 13 min walk
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 1152m · 14 min walk
- Sheen Mount Primary School 1475m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Green Link Walk — Richmond upon Thames51
- Aynescombe Path — Richmond upon Thames53
- Beards Hill Close — Richmond upon Thames56
- Varsity Row — Richmond upon Thames51
- Cardinal's Walk — Richmond upon Thames56
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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