First Close
Elmbridge, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £439,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £439,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
First Close is located in Elmbridge, near East Molesey, Surrey. Crime is around average for the area, with 80 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 55% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 333m away. The median property price is £439,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from First Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Vine Medical Centre 260m · 3 min walk
- Molesey Community Hospital 1099m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hurst Park 629m · 8 min walk
- Grovelands Recreation Ground 1058m · 13 min walk
- Cigarette Island Park 1388m · 17 min walk
- Molesey Heath Nature Reserve 1475m · 18 min walk
- Emberside Recreation Ground 1881m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey 513m · 6 min walk
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School 571m · 7 min walk
- The Orchard Infant School 970m · 12 min walk
- Hurst Park Primary Academy 1168m · 15 min walk
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton 1960m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- The Forum — Elmbridge54
- Molesham Close — Elmbridge51
- Mole Abbey Gardens — Elmbridge54
- Howard Street — Elmbridge54
- Jennings Close — Elmbridge54
Data Transparency
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- 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.
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