Riverdale Gardens
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. 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 £526,250, 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Riverdale Gardens is located in Richmond upon Thames, near Twickenham, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 118 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Richmond St. Helena Pier) is 281m away. The median property price is £526,250, though prices have fallen 24% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 274m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Riverdale Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Rize 624m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Richmond Physiotherapy 432m · 5 min walk
- The Forge Clinic 613m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Richmond Information & Reference Library 421m · 5 min walk
- Richmond Local Studies Library & Archive 421m · 5 min walk
- Richmond Lending Library 771m · 10 min walk
- Twickenham 1561m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bridge House Gardens 446m · 6 min walk
- Rotary Gardens 528m · 7 min walk
- Richmond Green 550m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Deer Park School 275m · 3 min walk
- St Stephen's C E Primary School 764m · 10 min walk
- Orleans Primary School 784m · 10 min walk
- Orleans Park School 909m · 11 min walk
- The Vineyard School 1057m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Old Bridge Street — Richmond upon Thames56
- Cresswell Road — Richmond upon Thames57
- Hyde Road — Richmond upon Thames61
- Salisbury Road — Richmond upon Thames61
- High Park Road — Richmond upon Thames61
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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