Bessant Drive
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (42).
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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Bessant Drive is located in Richmond upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 98 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Costa (cafe, 87m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Kew Retail Park) is 23m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 440m 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bessant Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Priory Park Club 543m · 7 min walk
- Cat on the Mat 656m · 8 min walk
- Boomerang Pilates and Fitness 798m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Q Sports Physio 662m · 8 min walk
- Sheen Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic 1906m · 24 min walk
- Bodyvie 1952m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Kew 410m · 5 min walk
- East Sheen 1687m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- The King's Church of England Primary School 442m · 6 min walk
- Kew Riverside Primary School 580m · 7 min walk
- Darell Primary and Nursery School 1180m · 15 min walk
- Windham Nursery School 1291m · 16 min walk
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 1739m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ryde Place — Richmond upon Thames59
- Home Park Terrace — Richmond upon Thames58
- Bush Road — Richmond upon Thames55
- Compass Hill — Richmond upon Thames61
- Kew Meadow Path — Richmond upon Thames55
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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