Chestnut Avenue
Guildford, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £795,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 (£795,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chestnut Avenue is located in Guildford, Surrey. Crime is around average for the area, with 80 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 166m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £795,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 51 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Chestnut Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Gymnastics Factory 829m · 10 min walk
- CrossFit 1049m · 13 min walk
- Guildford Pilates Place 1059m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1104m · 14 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1106m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Farnham Road Hospital 1033m · 13 min walk
- Balm Clinic / The Drip Co 1240m · 16 min walk
- Mount Alvernia Hospital 1600m · 20 min walk
- Guildford Foot Clinic 1885m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- St Catherine's Common 350m · 4 min walk
- Shalford Park 679m · 8 min walk
- Shalford Water Meadows 679m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Guildford County School 876m · 11 min walk
- Pewley Down Infant School 1385m · 17 min walk
- Sandfield Primary School 1600m · 20 min walk
- Queen Eleanor's Church of England School 1626m · 20 min walk
- Shalford Infant School 1665m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Little Platt — Guildford51
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.