Sandy Lane
Guildford, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £586,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 131% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 131% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 131% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 (£586,750) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
How Life Works Here
Sandy Lane is located in Guildford, Surrey. Crime is around average for the area, with 237 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 486m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £586,750, with exceptional growth of 131% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: 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 Sandy Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Gymnastics Factory 705m · 9 min walk
- CrossFit 1374m · 17 min walk
- Guildford Pilates Place 1402m · 18 min walk
- PureGym 1433m · 18 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1444m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Farnham Road Hospital 1249m · 16 min walk
- Balm Clinic / The Drip Co 1589m · 20 min walk
- Mount Alvernia Hospital 1961m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Catherine's Common 544m · 7 min walk
- Seasonal Wildlife Garden 782m · 10 min walk
- Shalford Water Meadows 826m · 10 min walk
- The Mount 1073m · 13 min walk
- Westnye Gardens 1226m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Guildford County School 1082m · 14 min walk
- Onslow Infant School 1575m · 20 min walk
- Queen Eleanor's Church of England School 1688m · 21 min walk
- Shalford Infant School 1692m · 21 min walk
- Sandfield Primary School 1937m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Minleys Close — Guildford50
- Hammersley Drive — Guildford50
- Barron Road — Guildford46
- Ashurst Road — Guildford44
- Hylle Way — Guildford45
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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