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Last updated 14 OCT 2026

TW9 1LX

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NestScope Score
91/ 100

One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England

Better off than 8 in 10 neighbourhoods in England.

How the score works

One of the more comfortable corners of Richmond upon Thames: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away and Richmond NLL Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 10 sq mi within half an hour by public transport.

  • Outstanding school · 0.3 mi
  • Richmond NLL · 0.3 mi
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01 — Snapshot

Around TW9 1LX.

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. Each factor looks a different distance around the postcode — how this is put together.

Schools100

Are the schools any good?

39Good/Outstanding within 2 miles
  • 59 schools in total
1Nursery
36Primary
12Secondary
3Post-16 & universities
6All-through
8 Outstanding31 Good0 Requires improvement0 Inadequate20 not yet graded
  • 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.
Closest
1Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc)Ages 18–99Sixth Form0.3 mi2The Old Vicarage SchoolAges 3–11PrimaryIndependent0.3 mi3Deer Park SchoolAges 4–11PrimaryOutstanding0.3 mi4Radnor House Prep SchoolAges 2–11PrimaryIndependent0.5 mi5King's House SchoolAges 2–14Independent0.6 mi6The Vineyard SchoolAges 4–11PrimaryGood0.6 mi
Nearest top-rated
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Safety64

Is it safe?

84crimes last month within 0.25 miles
  • A middling picture on recorded crime
Violent14
ASB21
Shoplifting22
Public order4
Vehicle6
Burglary2
England median for an urban postcode · full bar = 50 a 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.

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare94

Can I see a GP?

15GP & hospitals within 1.5 miles
  • Everyday healthcare is right on hand
14GP
1Hospital
17Pharmacy
25Dentist
  • 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.
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Transport98

Can I get to work?

  • Among the best-connected areas in the UK
1Train
1Overground
1Metro & tram
2Ferry
32Bus
Stations
1Richmond NLL Rail Station0.3 mi
2Richmond Underground Station0.3 mi
·32 bus stopsnearest 0.05 mi
NestReachreal roads and timetables, not a circle on a map

How far can you get from TW9 1LX?

By car · 30 min195 sq mi
a little bigger than the Isle of Wight · further than 1 in 10 postcodes in England
Bus & rail · 30 min10 sq mi
about 2 times Heathrow Airport · further than 9 in 10 postcodes in England
England median · full bar = 2,000 km² by car, 20 km² by bus & rail
By carreaches 26 towns · ····· · ····· · ·····
Bus & railreaches 20 stations · ····· · ····· · ·····
Green space98

How green is it?

50green spaces within 1 mile
  • Very green — open space all around
Parks & facilities96120.9 ha of parkland — about 173 football pitches · largest park 28.4 ha, 0.09 mi away
Countryside59golf course covers 11% of the mile around
28%of the mile
14Parks
9Playgrounds
4Fields
6Sports
6Allotments
1Golf
Nearest
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Amenities96

Can I get the shopping done?

41shops & libraries within 2 miles
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
13Tesco
3Waitrose
6Sainsbury's
4M&S
2Lidl
2Co-op
8Library
Nearest
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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 TW9 1LX.

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.

04 — Write-up

About TW9 1LX

TW9 1LX scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, TW9 1LX 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 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc), 0.3 mi away.

There were 84 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 25 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PARADISE ROAD SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is WEST MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.

05 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

Anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 28,654 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

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We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around TW9 1LX — 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.
06 — Questions
Is TW9 1LX a good place to live?

TW9 1LX scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. It is strongest on schools (100/100) and weakest on safety (64/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.

How many schools are near TW9 1LX?

There are 59 schools within a 2-mile catchment of TW9 1LX, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted, compiled by NestScope.

Is TW9 1LX safe?

84 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of TW9 1LX in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near TW9 1LX?

Transport within 0.5 miles of TW9 1LX includes 1 train station, 1 Tube/Metro station, 32 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN, mapped by NestScope. About 10 sq mi is reachable from TW9 1LX within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for TW9 1LX?

TW9 1LX has a NestScope Score of 91/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 TW9 1LX does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around TW9 1LX: schools within 2 miles, supermarkets and libraries within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, transport stops within 0.5 miles, green space within 1 mile, and crime within 0.25 miles. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

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Compiled by NestScope (nestscope.uk) from DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Cite as: NestScope — TW9 1LX area report, nestscope.uk/area/TW9+1LX. TW9 1LX is in Richmond upon Thames. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.