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TW9 1AF

Retreat Road

South Richmond

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Detailed insights for TW9 1AF

Overview

Postcode TW9 1AF is located in a major urban area, within the South Richmond ward of Richmond upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the Richmond Central area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 282.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Richmond Central is £114,202 per year. The nearest station is Richmond, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Richmond Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
282
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Richmond Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Richmond Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 282.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Richmond Central is £114,202 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from TW9 1AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Richmond Central near TW9 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Richmond located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TW9 1AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Richmond

District, Overground, South Western

Walking directions to Richmond
0.6 mi

4

St Margarets

South Western

Walking directions to St Margarets
0.9 mi

3

North Sheen

South Western

Walking directions to North Sheen

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TW9 1AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRichmond GreenMediumWalking directions to Richmond Green
0.5 miTerrace GardensMediumWalking directions to Terrace Gardens
0.2 miCambridge GardensSmallWalking directions to Cambridge Gardens

Area Profile

Population
205
Population density
1,691.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
141.4(+1315%)
Anti-social behaviour
115.16(+329%)
Violence and sexual offences
77.66(+150%)
Other theft
44.99(+294%)
Public order
25.71(+280%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
64.25%
Other White
33
15.94%
Indian
8
3.86%
Other Asian
6
2.9%
Chinese
5
2.42%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
72.38%
No qualifications
17
9.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
8.29%
Level 3 (A level)
11
6.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.76%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
49.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
23.23%
Owns with a mortgage
18
18.18%
Other social rented
4
4.04%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.04%
Total households: 99

Property prices in South Richmond

Median price£757,500
Price per sq ft£953
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£565K – £1.3M

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £757,500 (about £953 per square foot) in South Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,000 up to £5,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Richmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£3,460,000£1,380
Semi-Detached14£2,160,000£1,075
Terraced37£1,181,000£1,161
Flats76£612,500£829

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Richmond

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Richmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,400,000£560,000£1,525,000£915,000
2017£1,750,000£600,000£1,986,000£998,750
2018£2,412,500£522,500£1,700,000£860,000
2019£2,375,000£575,000£2,247,500£1,035,000
2020£3,000,000£575,000£1,861,750£1,100,000
2021£2,475,000£597,500£2,250,000£1,087,500
2022£2,550,000£630,000£2,275,000£1,263,750
2023£3,400,000£567,500£2,501,000£1,295,000
2024£3,300,000£595,000£1,672,500£960,000
2025£2,775,000£600,000£2,300,000£1,124,000
2026£3,460,000£610,000£1,897,000£2,550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Richmond.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Richmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,052£920£756£981
2017£678£808£963£990
2018£980£817£896£956
2019£992£808£1,052£1,066
2020£991£843£1,021£1,022
2021£1,120£852£1,073£1,068
2022£989£871£1,207£1,174
2023£1,229£815£1,199£1,178
2024£1,095£878£1,148£1,137
2025£1,211£834£1,043£1,126
2026£1,146£810£1,232£1,262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Richmond.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Richmond in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TW9 1AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TW9 1AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20253, Times Court, Retreat Road, Richmond, TW9 1AFFlatsLeasehold£644,700
09 May 2025Flat 1, 4, King Street, Richmond, TW9 1NDFlatsLeasehold£700,000
09 Jan 2026Waterside Court, 37, Retreat Road, Richmond, TW9 1NNFlatsLeasehold£470,000
18 Sept 2025Swan Court, 31, Retreat Road, Richmond, TW9 1NNFlatsLeasehold£800,000
16 May 2025Baden House, Retreat Road, Richmond, TW9 1NNTerracedFreehold£4,150,000

Schools

In the TW9 1AF postcode area, located within Richmond Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TW9 1AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDeer Park SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Old Vicarage SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 mi16 plusRichmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc)Further education

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TW9 1AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TW9 1AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUnique MixGeorge Street, Richmond, TW9 1HEWalking directions to Unique Mix
0.1 miBest-one Express6 Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UAWalking directions to Best-one Express
0.2 miTesco Express29 George Street, Richmond, TW9 1HYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLinger MartSheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1ADWalking directions to Linger Mart
0.3 miWaitrose4-10 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1AEWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Richmond upon Thames district.

Band A£1,657
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,210
Band D£2,486
Band E£3,039
Band F£3,591
Band G£4,144
Band H£4,972

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TW9 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Varley

South Richmond - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Massimo Chiesa

South Richmond - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Paulina Vassileva

South Richmond - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Olney

Richmond Park - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRichmond upon ThamesE09000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyRichmond ParkE14001445
WardSouth RichmondE05013786
ParishRichmond upon Thames, unparished areaE43000217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Richmond CentralE02000791
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Richmond upon Thames 008BE01003876
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-12-01

Frequently asked questions about TW9 1AF

Is TW9 1AF (Richmond Central) safe?

The area around TW9 1AF records about 282 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near TW9 1AF?

The median sale price around TW9 1AF in Richmond Central is £757,500 (about £953 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TW9 1AF?

There are 15 schools close to TW9 1AF, including Deer Park School (Outstanding), The Old Vicarage School and Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TW9 1AF?

The closest station to TW9 1AF is Richmond in TfL zone 4, about 552 m away, serving the District, Overground and South Western lines.

How deprived is the area around TW9 1AF?

TW9 1AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,151 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TW9 1AF (Richmond Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Richmond Park covering TW9 1AF is Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Varley (Liberal Democrats), Massimo Chiesa (Liberal Democrats) and Paulina Vassileva (Liberal Democrats).