Copthall Gardens
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), 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 walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) 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 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 £1,065,000, 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
Copthall Gardens 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 (Heath Road / Twickenham) is 182m away. The median property price is £1,065,000, though prices have fallen 46% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 243m 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 52 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Copthall Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- PureGym 212m · 3 min walk
- First Swim 229m · 3 min walk
- Blitz 286m · 4 min walk
- Heartspace 359m · 4 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 415m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Body Logic Physiotherapy 937m · 12 min walk
- Integrated Neurological Services 1118m · 14 min walk
- Maddison Centre 1797m · 22 min walk
- Waldegrave Clinic 1842m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Twickenham 391m · 5 min walk
- Ham Library 1648m · 21 min walk
- Teddington 1892m · 24 min walk
- Naylor Library 1955m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Craneford Way 666m · 8 min walk
- Radnor Gardens 726m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School 243m · 3 min walk
- St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School 243m · 3 min walk
- Strathmore School 253m · 3 min walk
- Twickenham Primary Academy 508m · 6 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 517m · 6 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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