Observatory Road
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,250,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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 70), 22% 5-year growth.
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%
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 70), 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,250,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Observatory Road is located in Richmond upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (79 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Temple Sheen Road) is 252m away. The median property price is £1,250,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 305m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.
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: warm
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 Observatory Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Paul May Fitness 291m · 4 min walk
- Sheen Lawn Tennis and Squash Club 396m · 5 min walk
- Sheen Park Cricket Club 598m · 8 min walk
- Evolution 601m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sheen Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic 378m · 5 min walk
- Q Sports Physio 1731m · 22 min walk
- Bodyvie 1954m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- East Sheen 487m · 6 min walk
- Kew 1860m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- East Sheen Common 740m · 9 min walk
- Mortlake Green 815m · 10 min walk
- Palewell Fields and Common 872m · 11 min walk
- Dovecote Gardens 1208m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Sheen Mount Primary School 306m · 4 min walk
- Lift Richmond Park 963m · 12 min walk
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 1021m · 13 min walk
- Darell Primary and Nursery School 1132m · 14 min walk
- Kew Riverside Primary School 1394m · 17 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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