Sussex Road
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £850,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Sussex Road is located in Kingston upon Thames, near New Malden, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 367 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 119 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). 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 (New Malden High Street) is 118m away. The median property price is £850,000, though prices have fallen 62% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 460m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Sussex Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Bounce Gym 195m · 2 min walk
- Fitness4Less New Malden 237m · 3 min walk
- New Malden Leisure Centre 352m · 4 min walk
- Malden Lime Grove Bowling Club 652m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The New Malden Diagnostic Centre 1090m · 14 min walk
- New Victoria Hospital 1659m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- New Malden Library 310m · 4 min walk
- Old Malden Library 1857m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Blagdon Road Recreation Ground 426m · 5 min walk
- Beverley Park 828m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- The Holy Cross School 461m · 6 min walk
- Burlington Junior School 671m · 8 min walk
- Burlington Infant and Nursery School 671m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School 683m · 8 min walk
- Coombe Girls' School 1101m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fleetwood Square — Kingston upon Thames53
- Wessex Close — Kingston upon Thames52
- Warren Drive North — Kingston upon Thames52
- Emerson Mews — Kingston upon Thames52
- Fairmead — Kingston upon Thames52
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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