Bird Walk
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (below average), least for investors (poor). Price data (£228,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 (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%
Price (£228,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £228,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Bird Walk is located in Richmond upon Thames, near Twickenham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 330 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 113 violent offences were recorded (34% 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 73m away. The median property price is £228,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 44 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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 Bird Walk, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Heathfield Library Access Point 1112m · 14 min walk
- Whitton 1211m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Heathfield Recreation Ground 267m · 3 min walk
- Jubilee Meadow 287m · 4 min walk
- Crane Park 581m · 7 min walk
- Crane Park Island Nature Reserve 629m · 8 min walk
- Hounslow Heath Open Space 658m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Heathfield Junior School 568m · 7 min walk
- Heathfield Infant School 568m · 7 min walk
- Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School 724m · 9 min walk
- Twickenham School 1050m · 13 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 1211m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Coronation Walk — Richmond upon Thames44
- Canham Gardens — Richmond upon Thames44
- Dunleary Close — Richmond upon Thames44
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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