Hester Road
Wandsworth, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,530,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 0% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but safety (40) and 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,530,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
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
Hester Road is located in Wandsworth, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 269 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 86m away. The median property price is £1,530,000, with moderate growth of 0% over five years. Based on 81 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 336m away. 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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 Hester Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Latchmere Leisure Centre 1083m · 14 min walk
- Crossfit Shapesmiths 1662m · 21 min walk
- Third Space 1803m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Battersea Respiratory Clinic 747m · 9 min walk
- Bridge Lane Health Centre 766m · 10 min walk
- The Junction Health Centre 1656m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Battersea Park Library 1229m · 15 min walk
- York Gardens Library 1426m · 18 min walk
- Battersea Library 1798m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Fred Wells Gardens 915m · 11 min walk
- Christchurch Gardens 1052m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Westbridge Academy 336m · 4 min walk
- Saint John Bosco College 582m · 7 min walk
- Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 592m · 7 min walk
- Harris Academy Battersea 1022m · 13 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea 1176m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Ethelburga Street — Wandsworth49
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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