Ravens Close
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £430,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ravens Close is located in Kingston upon Thames, near Surbiton, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 523 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Claremont Rd/ Surbiton Station) is 124m away. The median property price is £430,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 59/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: stable
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 Ravens Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Surbiton Health Centre 637m · 8 min walk
- Indigo Medical Clinic 777m · 10 min walk
- Hollyfield House 1238m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Surbiton Library 594m · 7 min walk
- Kingston Library 1762m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Claremont Gardens 202m · 2 min walk
- Saint Andrew's Square 309m · 4 min walk
- The Wood 490m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Park 841m · 10 min walk
- Middle Green 949m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Maple Infants' School 109m · 1 min walk
- St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School 109m · 1 min walk
- Lime Tree Primary School 512m · 6 min walk
- The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre 598m · 8 min walk
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 893m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Crescent Court — Kingston upon Thames50
- North Road — Kingston upon Thames50
- Claremont Road — Kingston upon Thames50
- The Crescent — Kingston upon Thames50
- Adelaide Road — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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