Dickens Close
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£2,100,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £2,100,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Dickens Close is located in Richmond upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 106 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 247m away. The median property price is £2,100,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 310m away. The data suggests this area could appeal to families. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Dickens Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Cassel Hospital 1250m · 16 min walk
- Richmond Physiotherapy 1894m · 24 min walk
- The Forge Clinic 1934m · 24 min walk
libraries (5)
- Ham Library 931m · 12 min walk
- Ham 965m · 12 min walk
- Richmond Information & Reference Library 1848m · 23 min walk
- Richmond Local Studies Library & Archive 1848m · 23 min walk
- Twickenham 1852m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Orchard 361m · 4 min walk
- Sudbrook Park 452m · 6 min walk
- Douglas House Meadow 598m · 8 min walk
- Buccleuch Gardens 1088m · 14 min walk
- Terrace Field 1101m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Russell Primary School 310m · 4 min walk
- Grey Court School 807m · 10 min walk
- The Vineyard School 1339m · 17 min walk
- Meadlands Primary School 1362m · 17 min walk
- Deer Park School 1616m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sandpits Road — Richmond upon Thames53
- Cleves Road — Richmond upon Thames50
- Petersham Close — Richmond upon Thames53
- Baronsmead Road — Richmond upon Thames48
- Murray Road — Richmond upon Thames53
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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