Raymond Crescent
Guildford, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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 90), 11% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 (£400,000) 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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Raymond Crescent is located in Guildford, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 533 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 328 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 71m away. The median property price is £400,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 63 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 138m away. 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 46 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Raymond Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- King's College Gym 947m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1370m · 17 min walk
- CrossFit 1471m · 18 min walk
- PureGym 1513m · 19 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Royal Surrey County Hospital 766m · 10 min walk
- Royal Surrey County Hospital 766m · 10 min walk
- The Fountain Centre 866m · 11 min walk
- Farnham Road Hospital 943m · 12 min walk
- Beacon Community Cancer and Palliative Care Centre 970m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bannister's Field 474m · 6 min walk
- The Mount 919m · 12 min walk
schools (4)
- Queen Eleanor's Church of England School 138m · 2 min walk
- Onslow Infant School 660m · 8 min walk
- Kings College Guildford 887m · 11 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1362m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cherry Tree Avenue — Guildford44
- Elmside — Guildford45
- Pentreath Avenue — Guildford44
- Ashenden Road — Guildford44
- Bushy Hill Drive — Guildford48
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.