Blackbess Lane
Runnymede, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £353,995, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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), 34% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£353,995) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Blackbess Lane is located in Runnymede, near Chertsey, Surrey. Crime rates are above average, with 201 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 49% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 508m away. The median property price is £353,995, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
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 Blackbess Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Hitsona 1099m · 14 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1843m · 23 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1846m · 23 min walk
- Akram Hot Yooga 1869m · 23 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Silverwood 1491m · 19 min walk
- St Peter's Hospital A&E 1520m · 19 min walk
- St Peter's Hospital 1557m · 20 min walk
- Victory Nutrition 1610m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chertsey 650m · 8 min walk
- Addlestone 1732m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Homewood Park 1920m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 679m · 8 min walk
- Meadowcroft Community Primary School 771m · 10 min walk
- Stepgates Community School 881m · 11 min walk
- Chertsey Nursery School 1013m · 13 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 1337m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Frithwald Road — Runnymede44
- Cartwright Drive — Runnymede45
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- Partridge Mews — Runnymede48
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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