Melrose Road
Elmbridge, Surrey, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £685,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Median price £685,000 based on only 18 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Melrose Road is located in Elmbridge, near Weybridge, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 314 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 143 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Melrose Road) is 137m away. The median property price is £685,000, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Melrose Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- One Pilates 418m · 5 min walk
- Pilates Works Studio 502m · 6 min walk
- FitBox Personal Training 889m · 11 min walk
- NG Heath and Fitness 902m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Light Touch Clinic 476m · 6 min walk
- Visage Medispa 489m · 6 min walk
- Eternal Clinic 908m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Heath 535m · 7 min walk
- Hersham Football Club 1990m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Heathside School 559m · 7 min walk
- Manby Lodge Infant School 706m · 9 min walk
- St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge 723m · 9 min walk
- St James CofE Primary School 1050m · 13 min walk
- Oatlands School 1545m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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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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