Whittaker Avenue
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £258,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £258,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Whittaker Avenue is located in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1073 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Megan's (cafe, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Richmond St. Helena Pier) is 150m away. The median property price is £258,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 56/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Whittaker Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Richmond Yoga 232m · 3 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Richmond Physiotherapy 27m · 0 min walk
- The Forge Clinic 179m · 2 min walk
- Weight Medics 653m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Richmond Information & Reference Library 25m · 0 min walk
- Richmond Local Studies Library & Archive 25m · 0 min walk
- Richmond Lending Library 407m · 5 min walk
- Twickenham 1941m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bridge House Gardens 151m · 2 min walk
- Rotary Gardens 240m · 3 min walk
- Richmond Green 279m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Deer Park School 409m · 5 min walk
- The Vineyard School 761m · 10 min walk
- Orleans Primary School 1181m · 15 min walk
- Orleans Park School 1258m · 16 min walk
- The Russell Primary School 1567m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- A310 — Richmond upon Thames46
- Drummonds Place — Richmond upon Thames45
- Katharine Road — Richmond upon Thames45
- Mary's Terrace — Richmond upon Thames56
- Old Station Passage — Richmond upon Thames46
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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