Ridgeway Road
Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £273,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 133% 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 90), 133% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 133% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £273,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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
Ridgeway Road is located in Reigate and Banstead, near Redhill, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 387 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 154 violent offences were recorded (40% 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 (Brook Road) is 211m away. The median property price is £273,000, with exceptional growth of 133% over five years. Based on 66 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Ridgeway Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Redhill Amateur Boxing Club 631m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 808m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Secret Garden 907m · 11 min walk
- Redhill Memorial Park 929m · 12 min walk
- Wray Common 1363m · 17 min walk
- Earlswood Common 1429m · 18 min walk
- Royal Earlswood Park 1664m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Hatchlands Primary 643m · 8 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 713m · 9 min walk
- Earlswood Infant and Nursery School 754m · 9 min walk
- St John's Primary School 773m · 10 min walk
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 1074m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Grovehill Road — Reigate and Banstead51
- Upper Bridge Road — Reigate and Banstead51
- Kingsley Avenue — Reigate and Banstead52
- Orchard Road — Reigate and Banstead52
- Marketfield Way — Reigate and Banstead48
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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