Howard Close
Mole Valley, Surrey, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £150,000, but transport (30) means car needed and environment (21) is below average.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (21/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (21/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but transport (30) means car needed and environment (21) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 21/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Howard Close is located in Mole Valley, near Ashtead, Surrey. Crime levels are below the local average (72 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 203m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £150,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 127m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 Howard Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Maze 666m · 8 min walk
- Ashtead Common 1158m · 14 min walk
- Ashtead Common 1787m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School 128m · 2 min walk
- West Ashtead Primary Academy 1093m · 14 min walk
- St Andrew's Catholic School 1651m · 21 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1764m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- River Lane — Mole Valley38
- River Island Close — Mole Valley37
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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