Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Richmond upon Thames: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away and Richmond (London) Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 27 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around TW9 1EL.
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.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 38 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 58 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Deer Park School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
47crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 47 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
14GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13 GP, 1 hospital, 26 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: VINEYARD SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Richmond (London) Rail Station0.4 mi
Richmond NLL Rail Station0.4 mi
Richmond Underground Station0.4 mi
26 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 27 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 45.7 ha total
- largest park 28.4 ha (0.46 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.32 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
44shops & libraries
- 36 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Lidl, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.0 mi
Nearest: M&S Richmond — 0.1 mi
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 TW9 1EL.
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 TW9.
Average sold price by property type across the TW9 district, 2021–2026.
About TW9 1EL
TW9 1EL scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with The Old Vicarage School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, TW9 1EL is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,654 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is The Old Vicarage School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 47 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 26 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is VINEYARD SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is WEST MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
