The Shimmings
Guildford, Surrey, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £395,000, 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
The Shimmings is located in Guildford, Surrey. Crime levels are below the local average (76 incidents in 12 months). 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 171m away. The median property price is £395,000. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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)
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 | Leasehold | 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 The Shimmings, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Guildford Spectrum 869m · 11 min walk
- Red Hot Yoga 1843m · 23 min walk
- Blue Spider 1965m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Guildford Foot Clinic 1145m · 14 min walk
- Mount Alvernia Hospital 1440m · 18 min walk
- Balm Clinic / The Drip Co 1835m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Stoke Park 928m · 12 min walk
- Merrow Downs 1115m · 14 min walk
- Riverside Nature Reserve 1322m · 16 min walk
- Sutherland Memorial Park 1673m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 703m · 9 min walk
- George Abbot School 930m · 12 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic School 1000m · 12 min walk
- Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School 1406m · 18 min walk
- Burpham Primary School 1928m · 24 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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