Rivermead Close
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 — 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 £585,000, 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
Rivermead Close is located in Richmond upon Thames, near Teddington, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (65 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 (Kingston Lane) is 334m away. The median property price is £585,000, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability.
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 Rivermead Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Teddington Lawn Tennis Club 976m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Ivy Clinic 558m · 7 min walk
- Cassel Hospital 933m · 12 min walk
- Waldegrave Clinic 1287m · 16 min walk
- Maddison Centre 1536m · 19 min walk
- Teddington Memorial Hospital 1548m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Ham 1214m · 15 min walk
- Teddington 1239m · 16 min walk
- Ham Library 1338m · 17 min walk
- Hampton Wick 1410m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Udney Hall Gardens 417m · 5 min walk
- Udney Park Playing Fields 628m · 8 min walk
- Langdon Park 750m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Teddington School 556m · 7 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 606m · 8 min walk
- Meadlands Primary School 810m · 10 min walk
- Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School 1037m · 13 min walk
- St Richard's Church of England Primary School 1181m · 15 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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