Elles Close
Rushmoor, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £302,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (7), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (7), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£302,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 20% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Elles Close is located in Rushmoor, near Farnborough, Hampshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 530 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 226 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 325m away. The median property price is £302,500, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 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. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Elles Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Jetts Fitness 470m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 544m · 7 min walk
- TeamSport Farnborough 732m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Queen Elizabeth Park 1149m · 14 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1236m · 16 min walk
- Queens Road Recreational Ground 1522m · 19 min walk
- Napier Gardens 1674m · 21 min walk
- Birchwood Reserve 1915m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School 747m · 9 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 965m · 12 min walk
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School 1449m · 18 min walk
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1460m · 18 min walk
- The Wavell School 1716m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wood Lane — Rushmoor40
- Marrowbrook Lane — Rushmoor36
- O'gorman Avenue — Rushmoor41
- Cherrywood Road — Rushmoor41
- Whetstone Road — Rushmoor40
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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