Dickens Drive
Runnymede, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £485,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£485,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dickens Drive is located in Runnymede, near Row Town, Surrey. Crime is around average for the area, with 106 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 46% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 203m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £485,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 260m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Dickens Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Topgolf Surrey 1356m · 17 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1454m · 18 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1702m · 21 min walk
- Akram Hot Yooga 1839m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Victory Nutrition 1294m · 16 min walk
- St Peter's Hospital A&E 1903m · 24 min walk
- St Peter's Hospital 1958m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Addlestone 1518m · 19 min walk
- New Haw 1764m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Franklands Park 885m · 11 min walk
- Sayes Court Open Space 1062m · 13 min walk
- Holme Farm 1451m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 260m · 3 min walk
- Ongar Place Primary School 397m · 5 min walk
- Jubilee High School 676m · 8 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 785m · 10 min walk
- Meadowcroft Community Primary School 1403m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Copperfield Rise — Runnymede52
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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.