Riverview Gardens
Elmbridge, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £342,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. 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.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 30% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 30% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£342,500) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Riverview Gardens is located in Elmbridge, near Cobham, Surrey. Crime rates are above average, with 213 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Sushi Gourmet (fast food, 52m). The nearest transport stop is 49m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £342,500, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 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), 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Riverview Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The 255 Club 887m · 11 min walk
- Cobham Yoga 1034m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cobham Day Surgery 911m · 11 min walk
- Well Life Clinic 986m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kitchen Garden 592m · 7 min walk
- Cobham Recreation Ground 606m · 8 min walk
- Walled Garden 635m · 8 min walk
- Leg O'Mutton Field 967m · 12 min walk
- Painshill 987m · 12 min walk
schools (2)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 1090m · 14 min walk
- Cobham Free School 1722m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Thrupps Avenue — Elmbridge52
- Longboyds — Elmbridge48
- Church Walk — Elmbridge50
- Combe Place — Elmbridge46
- Pleasant Place — Elmbridge48
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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