The Retreat
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £427,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 21% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £427,500, 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
The Retreat is located in Kingston upon Thames, near Surbiton, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 231 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Surbiton Health Centre) is 261m away. The median property price is £427,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 104m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 The Retreat, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Indigo Medical Clinic 278m · 4 min walk
- Surbiton Health Centre 329m · 4 min walk
- Hollyfield House 492m · 6 min walk
- Tolworth Hospital 1260m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Surbiton Library 365m · 5 min walk
- Tolworth Community Library 1315m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Fishponds Park 342m · 4 min walk
- The Wood 562m · 7 min walk
- Alexandra Park 629m · 8 min walk
- Alexandra Millenium Green 709m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Surbiton Hill Nursery School 104m · 1 min walk
- Lime Tree Primary School 429m · 5 min walk
- Dysart School 492m · 6 min walk
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 549m · 7 min walk
- The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre 764m · 10 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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