Burn Close

Runnymede, Surrey, England

Urban residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚇 Transit-oriented Risk: Medium 🚶 Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

💼
Best fit: Young Professionals Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

👪 Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 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%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £252,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (70) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

47
Liveability Score
Top 16% in Runnymede Top 19% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 26 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚨
High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

👪
Weak family fundamentals

Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Burn Close is located in Runnymede, near Addlestone, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 324 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 146 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 72m away. The median property price is £252,500, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 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. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Good (68)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (70)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (30)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Fair (50)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£252,500
Median Price
26
Transactions (2015–2025)
-12.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Don Papa 67m (0.8 min walk)
Costcutter 103m (1.3 min walk)
Taj Mahal 105m (1.3 min walk)
Tuk Tuk Pan Asian 109m (1.4 min walk)
Kebab Land 116m (1.4 min walk)

Transport Links

Addlestone Rail Station rail_station 72m
Addlestone Railway Station bus_stop 94m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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.