Middle Close
Epsom and Ewell, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £482,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 21% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (33), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £482,000, 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 21% over 5 years, but environment scores only 33/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Middle Close is located in Epsom and Ewell, near Epsom, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 303 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (42% 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 (Kiln Lane) is 63m away. The median property price is £482,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. 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, 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), 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: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Middle Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- SpaMedica Epsom 380m · 5 min walk
- Epsom Day Surgery 500m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Alexandra Park 646m · 8 min walk
- Dullshot Green Park 779m · 10 min walk
- Gibraltar Recreation Ground 1116m · 14 min walk
- Rosebery Park 1185m · 15 min walk
- Elizabeth Welchman Gardens 1209m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Glyn School 555m · 7 min walk
- Wallace Fields Junior School 575m · 7 min walk
- Epsom Primary and Nursery School 802m · 10 min walk
- Blenheim High School 890m · 11 min walk
- St Clement's Catholic Primary School 1319m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Farriers Close — Epsom and Ewell48
- Middle Lane — Epsom and Ewell49
- Winter Close — Epsom and Ewell49
- Farriers Road — Epsom and Ewell51
- Hurst Road — Epsom and Ewell47
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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