Cheltenham Avenue
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. 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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
At £415,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cheltenham Avenue is located in Richmond upon Thames, near Twickenham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 352 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 136 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). 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 (Arragon Road (TW1)) is 96m away. The median property price is £415,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 74m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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: warm
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 Cheltenham Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 106m · 1 min walk
- Heartspace 157m · 2 min walk
- Blitz 267m · 3 min walk
- Joe's Reformer Pilates 289m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Body Logic Physiotherapy 1352m · 17 min walk
- Integrated Neurological Services 1580m · 20 min walk
- Richmond Physiotherapy 1847m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Twickenham 255m · 3 min walk
- Ham Library 1687m · 21 min walk
- Richmond Local Studies Library & Archive 1822m · 23 min walk
- Ham 1865m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Moormead Park 491m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 74m · 1 min walk
- St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School 516m · 6 min walk
- St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School 516m · 6 min walk
- Strathmore School 521m · 6 min walk
- St Stephen's C E Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Candler Mews — Richmond upon Thames48
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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