Richmond: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Greater London — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across TW9, TW10.
Richmond DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Richmond
The Richmond rental market in Greater London is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,955 pcm and rents up roughly 7.7% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across TW9, TW10.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Richmond.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedLow
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedLow
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
22 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Richmond.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- City workers
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £800 | £9,600 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,523 | £18,276 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,904 | £22,848 |
| 3-bed house | £2,437 | £29,244 |
| 4-bed house | £3,142 | £37,704 |
Featured properties in Richmond
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across TW9, TW10.
Buying in Richmond
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£638,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.7%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Richmond face high competition with prices around £638,000 and growth of about 1.7% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Richmond
With an average property price near £638,000 and gross yields around 4.7%, Richmond offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.7% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Richmond — nobody else has this.
- 1Family homes near schools
- 2Homes with parking
- 33 bed houses
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Richmond
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Richmond | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Richmond Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1 mi |
| Richmond Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Richmond Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Richmond Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
Family facilities
- Richmond Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Richmond
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Richmond Brasserie
1 mi from Richmond centre
Spice of Richmond
1.5 mi from Richmond centre
Bella Cucina
1.2 mi from Richmond centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.7 mi from Richmond centre
Richmond Tandoori
1.5 mi from Richmond centre
Coffee & Co, Richmond
1 mi from Richmond centre
Socialising in Richmond
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Richmond
0.7 mi from Richmond centre
The Railway Tavern
1.8 mi from Richmond centre
Vault Bar
0.3 mi from Richmond centre
Richmond Live Lounge
0.4 mi from Richmond centre
The Riverside Inn
1.1 mi from Richmond centre
Richmond Shopping Centre
2.1 mi from Richmond centre
Things to do in Richmond
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Richmond Sports & Fitness
1 mi from Richmond centre
Richmond Cricket Club
1.6 mi from Richmond centre
Parkland Golf Club
0.8 mi from Richmond centre
Richmond Cinema
0.5 mi from Richmond centre
Riverside Walking Route
1 mi from Richmond centre
Richmond Adventure Park
1 mi from Richmond centre
Commuting from Richmond
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 29 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 33 min |
| Reading | Train | 24 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 31 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 9 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 17 min |
Local developments in Richmond
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Richmond town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near TW9
Approved
Richmond retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Richmond
Verified contractors covering TW9, TW10 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Richmond
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
View epc assessorsGas Engineers in Richmond
Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Richmond
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Richmond
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Richmond
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
View inventory clerksProperty Photographers in Richmond
Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Richmond
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Richmond must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Greater London.
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