Southwood Drive
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £475,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% 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), 8% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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), 8% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £475,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Southwood Drive is located in Kingston upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (56 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 (Oakdene Drive / Highfield Road) is 262m away. The median property price is £475,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 394m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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)
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
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 Southwood Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- King's College Sports Ground (Woodies) 676m · 8 min walk
- Supreme Bowling Club 710m · 9 min walk
- The River Club 840m · 10 min walk
- LSE Sports Ground 1012m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Tolworth Hospital 1417m · 18 min walk
- Hollyfield House 1643m · 20 min walk
- Indigo Medical Clinic 1985m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Tolworth Community Library 924m · 12 min walk
- Old Malden Library 1091m · 14 min walk
- New Malden Library 1751m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Long Meadow 240m · 3 min walk
- Southwood 242m · 3 min walk
- Berrylands Park 942m · 12 min walk
- Elmbridge Meadows Nature Reserve 995m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Richard Challoner School 395m · 5 min walk
- Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School 689m · 9 min walk
- Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School 768m · 10 min walk
- Malden Parochial CofE Primary School 902m · 11 min walk
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 950m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Oakdene Drive — Kingston upon Thames65
- Chestnut Grove — Kingston upon Thames65
- Lovelace Gardens — Kingston upon Thames65
- Northcote Road — Kingston upon Thames65
- Lovelace Road — 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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