A well-off pocket of Richmond upon Thames: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away, roughly 12 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
84/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 24,306 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools95
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
50 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Richard's Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.5 mi
Safety58
Is it safe?
31crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
31 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare88
Can I see a GP?
9GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
9 GP, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BROAD LANE SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Transport85
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space92
How green is it?
12green spaces
Very green
open space all around
27.7 ha total
largest park 13.4 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Hampton Common — 0.3 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
37shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
30 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Hampton — 0.2 mi
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Getting a school place
In Richmond upon Thames, 65% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (87% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Richmond upon Thames, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near TW12 3EG.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in TW12.
Average sold price by property type across the TW12 district, 2021–2026.
About TW12 3EG
TW12 3EG scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Buckingham Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, TW12 3EG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 24,306 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 50 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Buckingham Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 31 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BROAD LANE SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around TW12 3EG — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near TW12 3EG?
There are 50 schools within a 2-mile catchment of TW12 3EG, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is TW12 3EG safe?
31 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of TW12 3EG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near TW12 3EG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of TW12 3EG includes 32 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 12 km² is reachable from TW12 3EG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for TW12 3EG?
TW12 3EG has a NestScope Score of 84/100 — a well-off neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around TW12 3EG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around TW12 3EG: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
