Elfin Grove
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £350,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 21% 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: 21% 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%
Price (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 80) both limit appeal for 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.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Elfin Grove is located in Richmond upon Thames, near Teddington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 309 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 93 violent offences were recorded (30% 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 (Teddington / Broad Street) is 80m away. The median property price is £350,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 382m 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. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Elfin Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Teddington Lawn Tennis Club 464m · 6 min walk
- Bushy Park Sports Club 674m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Teddington Memorial Hospital 225m · 3 min walk
- Waldegrave Clinic 417m · 5 min walk
- Maddison Centre 510m · 6 min walk
- The Ivy Clinic 1392m · 17 min walk
- Integrated Neurological Services 1741m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Naylor Library 311m · 4 min walk
- Teddington 376m · 5 min walk
- Hampton Hill 1192m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Bushy Park 1113m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School 382m · 5 min walk
- Stanley Primary School 941m · 12 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1315m · 16 min walk
- Waldegrave School 1717m · 22 min walk
- Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School 1953m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Walpole Crescent — Richmond upon Thames47
- North Place — Richmond upon Thames49
- North Lane — Richmond upon Thames50
- Stuart Grove — Richmond upon Thames49
- Little Queens Road — Richmond upon Thames46
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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