Vimy Close London, Hounslow
54 addresses across 2 postcodes (TW4), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21501788.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £249,995 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 44 homes have an energy certificate (C: 40, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Hounslow costs £2,186 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 55% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hounslow, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hounslow Heath, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 54 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hounslow Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 167 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | £249,995 | £140,625 | £249,995 |
| 2006 | 1 | £203,995 | £203,995 | £203,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2019 | 42 TW4 5AF | Flat or maisonette | £265,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Oct 2007 | 42 TW4 5AF | Flat or maisonette | £140,625 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 40 TW4 5AF | Terraced | £249,995 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 39 TW4 5AF | Terraced | £249,995 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 53 TW4 5AF | Flat or maisonette | £203,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
44 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (25); Flat (10); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 2003-2006 (37); 2007-2011 (3); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (23); rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hounslow in 2026-27: Band D £2,186 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,457 | £1,700 | £1,943 | £2,186 | £2,671 | £3,157 | £3,643 | £4,371 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Dwellinghouses (C3) to small HMOs (C4) - borough-wide Article 4 Direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Avondale Gardens, Hounslow, TW4 5EU: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Garages adjoining 36 Midsummer Avenue, Hounslow, TW4 5BB: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent 1, FRAMPTON ROAD: up to 16 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 359-363, Staines Road: up to 24 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 369-373, Staines Road: up to 35 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages adjacent to 38 Tivoli Road, Hounslow, TW4 6AA: up to 6 homes, pending decision (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 187 Cromwell Road, Hounslow: up to 5 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Shalimar Hotel, 215-223, Staines Road: up to 47 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 15 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TW4 5AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 15 | unlikely |
| TW4 5AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 21 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW4 5AF | 100% | 55% | 55% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hounslow 850,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Whitton (London) 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Feltham 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Hounslow West Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hounslow Central Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marshall Close Hounslow | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Heathrow Terminal 4 (Rail-Air) Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Twickenham Hammerton's Pier | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Ibis Budget London Hounslow Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 35 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hounslow Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Herbert & Herbert Chemist | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellington Road South (Dental Surgery) | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Utc West Mid Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Hounslow Police Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Hounslow, 336/342 Staines Road Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hounslow Heath 91 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | Heathfield Recreation Ground 6.4 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,370 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 94 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a World Heritage Site, 6.2 km (3.8 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil Mill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Brazil Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Donkey Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Crane Park Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Kempton Park East Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Cross Deep | Tidal water | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 54 |
| Under 55 | 53 | 54 | 0 |
1 of the street's 54 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 54 from aircraft, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hounslow: see them on the Hounslow page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathland School | Secondary | 11–18 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hounslow Heath School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turing House School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Sparrow Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Heathfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUUPS Foods UK TW4 5EZ | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2022 |
| CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME TW4 5EL | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| African Queen TW4 5HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Suffah Primary School TW4 5HU | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Olive Dining at The Heathland School TW4 5HU | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| The Community Shelf TW4 5HU | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Tops Pizza TW4 5JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 May 2026 |
| K&K Food and Wine TW4 5JP | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 May 2026 |
| Hasi Lounge TW4 5BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2022 |
| HASI LOUNGE TW4 5BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2022 |
| Jai Veeru Off Licence- Indian Street Food TW4 5BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Maya Superstore TW4 5BD | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Balkar Punjabi Cuisine TW4 5BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blackburn Way (20); On or near Nursery Gardens (19); On or near Drayton Close (19); On or near Bennett Close (17); On or near Blackrurn Way (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Raglan Close · Nursery Gardens · Frampton Road · Berry Court · Bennett Close · Raglan Close · Beaulieu Close · Blackburn Way · Sheridan Court · Garrison Close · Pickwick Close · Crestwood Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.