Myrtle Road
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £623,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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), 20% 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), 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£623,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Myrtle Road 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 133m away. The median property price is £623,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 47 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 246m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Myrtle Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Nature's Medicine 1060m · 13 min walk
- Teddington Memorial Hospital 1344m · 17 min walk
- Maddison Centre 1633m · 20 min walk
- Waldegrave Clinic 1797m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hampton Hill 578m · 7 min walk
- Hampton 1257m · 16 min walk
- Naylor Library 1762m · 22 min walk
- Teddington 1807m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pantile Bridge Open Space 154m · 2 min walk
- Holly Road Recreation Ground 193m · 2 min walk
- Arundel Close Open Space 419m · 5 min walk
- Carlisle Park 583m · 7 min walk
- Beveree Wildlife Site 952m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Carlisle Infant School 246m · 3 min walk
- Hampton Hill Junior School 485m · 6 min walk
- Hampton Infant School and Nursery 1162m · 14 min walk
- Hampton Junior School 1195m · 15 min walk
- Waldegrave School 1884m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wolsey Road — Richmond upon Thames51
- Westbank Road — Richmond upon Thames51
- School Road — Richmond upon Thames49
- Windmill Road — Richmond upon Thames49
- Hanworth Road — Richmond upon Thames52
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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