The Ridings
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £855,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% 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: liquid market (score 70), 25% 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £855,000, 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
The Ridings is located in Kingston upon Thames, near Surbiton, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 86 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Elley (hairdresser, 181m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Ridings) is 197m away. The median property price is £855,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Ridings, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Surbiton Health Centre 1141m · 14 min walk
- Indigo Medical Clinic 1161m · 14 min walk
- Hollyfield House 1287m · 16 min walk
- Tolworth Hospital 1874m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Surbiton Library 968m · 12 min walk
- Tolworth Community Library 1689m · 21 min walk
- New Malden Library 1747m · 22 min walk
- Kingston Library 1778m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hogsmill STW Nature Reserve 377m · 5 min walk
- Berrylands Nature Reserve 531m · 7 min walk
- Rose Walk Nature Reserve 612m · 8 min walk
- Berrylands Park 733m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 509m · 6 min walk
- Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School 969m · 12 min walk
- Surbiton Hill Nursery School 1001m · 12 min walk
- King's Oak Primary School 1169m · 15 min walk
- King Athelstan Primary School 1192m · 15 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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