Highfield Road

Runnymede, Surrey, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Medium 📊 Moderate investment Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

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

📈
Best fit: Investors Fair

Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.

👪 Families
Below Average

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%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

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

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

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

🔑 First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £377,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

50
Liveability Score
Top 4% in Runnymede Top 6% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 8 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚗
Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

🛤️
Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Highfield Road is located in Runnymede, near Egham, Surrey. Crime rates are above average, with 171 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 48% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including place_of_worship (2), cafe (1), and community_centre (1). The nearest public transport is 69m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £377,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 393m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£377,500
Median Price
8
Transactions (2015–2024)
+4.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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

Nearby Amenities

Muslim Prayer Room 39m (0.5 min walk)
College Chapel 123m (1.5 min walk)
Founder's Dining Hall 187m (2.3 min walk)
Crosslands Suite 193m (2.4 min walk)
Volunteering Hub 230m (2.9 min walk)
Union Shop 233m (2.9 min walk)
Social Bite Café 245m (3.1 min walk)

Transport Links

Royal Holloway College bus_stop 69m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% 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.