Cross Street
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £798,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth.
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 £798,500, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cross Street is located in Richmond upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 301 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 (Cross Street (TW12)) is 107m away. The median property price is £798,500, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 271m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward 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 Cross Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- Teddington Memorial Hospital 1128m · 14 min walk
- Maddison Centre 1265m · 16 min walk
- Waldegrave Clinic 1465m · 18 min walk
- Nature's Medicine 1524m · 19 min walk
- Integrated Neurological Services 1696m · 21 min walk
libraries (5)
- Hampton Hill 143m · 2 min walk
- Naylor Library 1455m · 18 min walk
- Teddington 1489m · 19 min walk
- Hampton 1733m · 22 min walk
- Heathfield Library Access Point 1989m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Arundel Close Open Space 389m · 5 min walk
- Carlisle Park 990m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Hampton Hill Junior School 272m · 3 min walk
- Carlisle Infant School 656m · 8 min walk
- Stanley Primary School 1113m · 14 min walk
- Waldegrave School 1407m · 18 min walk
- Trafalgar Infant School 1753m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Edward Road — Richmond upon Thames52
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- Parkside — Richmond upon Thames52
- Linden Road — Richmond upon Thames54
- Elm Road — Richmond upon Thames51
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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