Strand Drive
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £600,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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), 17% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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 90), 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £600,000, 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
Strand Drive is located in Richmond upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 244 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Maids of Honour (cafe, 116m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Kew Retail Park) is 306m away. The median property price is £600,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 85 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Strand Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Legends Boxing Gym 831m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Kew 677m · 8 min walk
- East Sheen 1871m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Snail Reserve 215m · 3 min walk
- Student Vegetable Plots 688m · 9 min walk
- Aquatic Garden 721m · 9 min walk
- Westerly Ware 768m · 10 min walk
- St Luke's Open Space 898m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- The King's Church of England Primary School 543m · 7 min walk
- Kew Riverside Primary School 803m · 10 min walk
- Darell Primary and Nursery School 1463m · 18 min walk
- Windham Nursery School 1575m · 20 min walk
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 1846m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Milton Road — Richmond upon Thames62
- Warburton Road — Richmond upon Thames63
- Hospital Bridge Road — Richmond upon Thames63
- Cleveland Gardens — Richmond upon Thames59
- Heathfield North — Richmond upon Thames60
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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