Spenser Avenue
Elmbridge, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £924,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 95% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 95% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 95% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£924,500) or poorly connected (transport 80). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Spenser Avenue 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Locke King Road) is 257m away. The median property price is £924,500, with exceptional growth of 95% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Spenser Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- FitBox Personal Training 1639m · 20 min walk
- One Pilates 1755m · 22 min walk
- Pilates Works Studio 1862m · 23 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Prime Health 1631m · 20 min walk
- Eternal Clinic 1644m · 21 min walk
- Light Touch Clinic 1826m · 23 min walk
- Visage Medispa 1849m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Heath 830m · 10 min walk
- Brooklands Community Park 1428m · 18 min walk
schools (2)
- Heathside School 1089m · 14 min walk
- Manby Lodge Infant School 1601m · 20 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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