Colby Road
Elmbridge, Surrey, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Colby Road is located in Elmbridge, near Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 357 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including bank (2), atm (1), and cafe (1). The closest is NatWest (bank, 40m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 65m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 116m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Colby Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Rock-Up 332m · 4 min walk
- Gymfinity Kids 344m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 348m · 4 min walk
- Three Sixty Gym 395m · 5 min walk
- Body & Brain 454m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Elmgrove Recreation Ground 218m · 3 min walk
- Ashley Park Open Space 483m · 6 min walk
- George Froude Park 802m · 10 min walk
- Fishmore Park 1090m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashley Church of England Primary School 116m · 2 min walk
- Walton Oak Primary School 1223m · 15 min walk
- Grovelands Primary School 1257m · 16 min walk
- Cleves School 1638m · 20 min walk
- Bell Farm Primary School 1772m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Watermill Place — Elmbridge52
- Accommodation Road — Elmbridge54
- Warren Close — Elmbridge59
- A3009 — Elmbridge57
- Hollyhedge Road — Elmbridge54
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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