May Close
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (42) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (42) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £285,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (42) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
May Close is located in Kingston upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (55 incidents in 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 (Gilders Road) is 106m away. The median property price is £285,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 458m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 65 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 May Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- London Kettlebell Club 569m · 7 min walk
- White Spider Indoor Climbing 1179m · 15 min walk
libraries (1)
- Hook and Chessington Library 1101m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve 506m · 6 min walk
- Woodgate Avenue Playground 1343m · 17 min walk
- Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground 1543m · 19 min walk
- Hook Leisure Gardens 1616m · 20 min walk
- Signal Park Garden 1911m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School 459m · 6 min walk
- Ellingham Primary School 1035m · 13 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 1147m · 14 min walk
- Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form 1489m · 19 min walk
- Southborough High School 1648m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Meadway — Kingston upon Thames65
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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