Highdown
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £698,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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), 12% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (34) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (34) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £698,750, 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
Prices grew 12% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Highdown is located in Kingston upon Thames, near London, Greater London. This is a notably low-crime area with only 22 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. 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 (The Manor Drive) is 226m away. The median property price is £698,750, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 415m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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), 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 Highdown, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The River Club 731m · 9 min walk
- Surbiton Raceway 1118m · 14 min walk
- New Malden Sports Club 1578m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Southwood 1069m · 13 min walk
- Long Meadow 1212m · 15 min walk
- Hogsmill Wood Nature Reserve 1568m · 20 min walk
- Signal Park Garden 1903m · 24 min walk
- Cromwell Avenue Open Space 1964m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Malden Parochial CofE Primary School 416m · 5 min walk
- Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School 864m · 11 min walk
- Richard Challoner School 1018m · 13 min walk
- Coombe Boys' School 1815m · 23 min walk
- Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School 1961m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Leyfield — Kingston upon Thames67
- Lady Hay — Kingston upon Thames67
- Yew Tree Close — Kingston upon Thames69
- Court Crescent — Kingston upon Thames66
- Manor Way — Kingston upon Thames70
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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