Colston Road
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £517,500, 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Colston Road is located in Richmond upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 97 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Working Mums Daycare & PreSchool (kindergarten, 81m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (East Sheen) is 79m away. The median property price is £517,500, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability.
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)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Colston Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Paul May Fitness 83m · 1 min walk
- Evolution 328m · 4 min walk
- Sheen Lawn Tennis and Squash Club 639m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sheen Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic 139m · 2 min walk
- Q Sports Physio 1689m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- East Sheen 215m · 3 min walk
- Kew 1781m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mortlake Green 565m · 7 min walk
- Palewell Fields and Common 861m · 11 min walk
- Dovecote Gardens 928m · 12 min walk
- East Sheen Common 1009m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Sheen Mount Primary School 565m · 7 min walk
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 742m · 9 min walk
- Lift Richmond Park 780m · 10 min walk
- East Sheen Primary School 1012m · 13 min walk
- Kew Riverside Primary School 1255m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- White Hart Lane — Richmond upon Thames58
- Vine Road — Richmond upon Thames57
- Chilton Road — Richmond upon Thames59
- Coval Passage — Richmond upon Thames57
- Kitson Road — Richmond upon Thames54
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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