Albert Road
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £500,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Albert Road is located in Kingston upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 196 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. 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 (Dawson Road (KT1)) is 196m away. The median property price is £500,000. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 72m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 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)
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
Terraced | 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 Albert Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 482m · 6 min walk
- David Lloyd 519m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Kingston Satellite Dialysis Unit 735m · 9 min walk
- Kingston Hospital 1082m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kingston Library 414m · 5 min walk
- Surbiton Library 1805m · 23 min walk
- Tudor Drive Library 1907m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Hogsmill Community Garden 423m · 5 min walk
- Athelstan Recreation Ground 582m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 72m · 1 min walk
- Tiffin School 337m · 4 min walk
- King Athelstan Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- St John's C of E Primary School 634m · 8 min walk
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 833m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- London Road — Kingston upon Thames58
- Borough Road — Kingston upon Thames61
- Manorgate Road — Kingston upon Thames61
- Linden Crescent — Kingston upon Thames61
- Audric Close — Kingston upon Thames60
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.