Melford Close
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £237,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (38) 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, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (38) 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 £237,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (38) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Melford 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 (Melford Close) is 36m away. The median property price is £237,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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: 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 Melford Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- London Kettlebell Club 748m · 9 min walk
- White Spider Indoor Climbing 1019m · 13 min walk
- goals 1871m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Window to the Womb 1078m · 14 min walk
- Tolworth Hospital 1848m · 23 min walk
libraries (1)
- Hook and Chessington Library 1104m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve 626m · 8 min walk
- Woodgate Avenue Playground 1394m · 17 min walk
- Hook Leisure Gardens 1558m · 20 min walk
- Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground 1707m · 21 min walk
- Signal Park Garden 1728m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School 636m · 8 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 1106m · 14 min walk
- Ellingham Primary School 1181m · 15 min walk
- Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form 1335m · 17 min walk
- Southborough High School 1550m · 19 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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