Old Palace Road
Guildford, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £605,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: liquid market (score 70), 15% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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: liquid market (score 70), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £605,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Old Palace Road is located in Guildford, Surrey. Crime levels are below the local average (43 incidents in 12 months). 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 (The Astolat) is 162m away. The median property price is £605,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 378m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 69 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | 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 Old Palace Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- CrossFit 988m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1035m · 13 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1108m · 14 min walk
- The Gym 1308m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Farnham Road Hospital 443m · 6 min walk
- Royal Surrey County Hospital 1259m · 16 min walk
- Royal Surrey County Hospital 1259m · 16 min walk
- Balm Clinic / The Drip Co 1299m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Oval park 232m · 3 min walk
- Seeds of Hope Children's Garden 475m · 6 min walk
- Community Garden 587m · 7 min walk
- The Mount 800m · 10 min walk
- Seasonal Wildlife Garden 940m · 12 min walk
schools (3)
- Queen Eleanor's Church of England School 379m · 5 min walk
- Guildford County School 505m · 6 min walk
- Onslow Infant School 847m · 11 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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