Devon Way
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £434,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 37% 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 90), 37% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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 90), 37% 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 (45), 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 (£434,000) 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
Devon Way is located in Kingston upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 114 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 45% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 256m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £434,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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: 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 Devon Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- London Kettlebell Club 1440m · 18 min walk
- White Spider Indoor Climbing 1670m · 21 min walk
libraries (1)
- Hook and Chessington Library 580m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woodgate Avenue Playground 258m · 3 min walk
- Merritt Gardens Park 680m · 8 min walk
- Hook Leisure Gardens 862m · 11 min walk
- Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground 1379m · 17 min walk
- Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve 1991m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 776m · 10 min walk
- Ellingham Primary School 1030m · 13 min walk
- St Philip's School 1138m · 14 min walk
- Southborough High School 1232m · 15 min walk
- Chessington School 1273m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Vale Crescent — Kingston upon Thames50
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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