Clarence Street
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 — 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£506,000) or poorly connected (transport 90). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Clarence Street is located in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1073 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is L'Arte Della Pizza (restaurant, 34m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Richmond Underground Station) is 133m away. The median property price is £506,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 44/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 4 transactions. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Clarence Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Richmond Fitness Club 106m · 1 min walk
- Richmond Athletic Ground 239m · 3 min walk
- Digme Fitness 370m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Weight Medics 34m · 0 min walk
- Bodyvie 254m · 3 min walk
- The Forge Clinic 539m · 7 min walk
- Richmond Physiotherapy 665m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Richmond Lending Library 273m · 3 min walk
- Richmond Information & Reference Library 705m · 9 min walk
- Richmond Local Studies Library & Archive 705m · 9 min walk
- Kew 1798m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Old Deer Park 396m · 5 min walk
- Richmond Green 479m · 6 min walk
- Bridge House Gardens 806m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Windham Nursery School 978m · 12 min walk
- Deer Park School 1086m · 14 min walk
- Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School 1133m · 14 min walk
- The Vineyard School 1149m · 14 min walk
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School 1178m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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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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