Broad Street
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 40% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 40% 5-year growth.
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%
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), 40% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £295,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Broad Street 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). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Ako Barber Shop (hairdresser, 28m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Teddington / Broad Street) is 10m away. The median property price is £295,000, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 45 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. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 449m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Broad Street in Richmond upon Thames on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Broad Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Teddington Lawn Tennis Club 427m · 5 min walk
- Bushy Park Sports Club 632m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Teddington Memorial Hospital 290m · 4 min walk
- Waldegrave Clinic 442m · 6 min walk
- Maddison Centre 569m · 7 min walk
- The Ivy Clinic 1307m · 16 min walk
- Integrated Neurological Services 1804m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Naylor Library 328m · 4 min walk
- Teddington 392m · 5 min walk
- Hampton Hill 1272m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Udney Park Playing Fields 685m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School 449m · 6 min walk
- Stanley Primary School 1014m · 13 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1230m · 15 min walk
- St Richard's Church of England Primary School 1698m · 21 min walk
- Waldegrave School 1791m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Elleray Road — Richmond upon Thames51
- Parkshot — Richmond upon Thames45
- Clarence Street — Richmond upon Thames44
- King Street — Richmond upon Thames45
- Northumberland Place — Richmond upon Thames45
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.
Data updated: