Railton Close

Elmbridge, Surrey, England

Rural / isolated 🏘 Mixed character 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Medium 💰 Yield investment High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £130,000 with warm market liquidity. Modest 10% growth over 5 years. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

📈
Best fit: Investors Good

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.

👪 Families
Below Average

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%

💼 Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (25), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Below Average

Affordable at £130,000, but transport (20) and limited services (32) and safety (25) limit overall appeal.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

44
Liveability Score
Top 65% in Elmbridge Top 45% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 17 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚨
High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

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Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

🛤️
Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Railton Close is located in Elmbridge, near Brooklands, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 128 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 365m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £130,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (32)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (65)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£130,000
Median Price
17
Transactions (2014–2024)
+9.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

playground 9m (0.1 min walk)
Cafe 1886 398m (5 min walk)

Transport Links

Brooklands Museum bus_stop 365m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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.