Broom Lock
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£890,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Broom Lock is located in Richmond upon Thames, near Teddington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 132 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 431m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £890,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 301m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 46 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Broom Lock, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- The Ivy Clinic 571m · 7 min walk
- Cassel Hospital 832m · 10 min walk
- Waldegrave Clinic 1579m · 20 min walk
- Teddington Memorial Hospital 1823m · 23 min walk
- Maddison Centre 1828m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Ham 1228m · 15 min walk
- Hampton Wick 1272m · 16 min walk
- Ham Library 1379m · 17 min walk
- Teddington 1530m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Broom Road Recreation Ground 540m · 7 min walk
- Langdon Park 577m · 7 min walk
- Udney Hall Gardens 708m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Teddington School 301m · 4 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 658m · 8 min walk
- Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School 841m · 10 min walk
- Meadlands Primary School 859m · 11 min walk
- St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School 1120m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Clare Lawn Avenue — Richmond upon Thames51
- Stonehill Road — Richmond upon Thames51
- River Reach — Richmond upon Thames47
- Riverside Drive — Richmond upon Thames49
- Trowlock Avenue — Richmond upon Thames47
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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