The Chestnuts
Elmbridge, Surrey, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£950,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £950,000 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
The Chestnuts is located in Elmbridge, near Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 357 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is St Andrew's United Reformed Church (place of worship, 83m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 141m away. The median property price is £950,000. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 338m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 45 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), 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 The Chestnuts, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Rock-Up 639m · 8 min walk
- Gymfinity Kids 642m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 643m · 8 min walk
- Three Sixty Gym 717m · 9 min walk
- Body & Brain 773m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elmgrove Recreation Ground 200m · 2 min walk
- George Froude Park 616m · 8 min walk
- Ashley Park Open Space 680m · 8 min walk
- Fishmore Park 963m · 12 min walk
- Hersham Recreation Ground 1861m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashley Church of England Primary School 339m · 4 min walk
- Walton Oak Primary School 1014m · 13 min walk
- Grovelands Primary School 1367m · 17 min walk
- Bell Farm Primary School 1451m · 18 min walk
- Cleves School 1558m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lansdown Close — Elmbridge46
- Oakfields — Elmbridge46
- Matthew Arnold Close — Elmbridge47
- Royston Close — Elmbridge45
- Northfield Farm Mews — Elmbridge43
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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