Drake Avenue
Spelthorne, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: 28% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 28% 5-year growth.
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%
At £400,000, this is likely out of reach for most 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
Drake Avenue is located in Spelthorne, near Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. Crime is around average for the area, with 124 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Staines Rail Station) is 205m away. The median property price is £400,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 451m away. 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 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Drake Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 521m · 6 min walk
- Fresh Image Training 749m · 9 min walk
- Staines Swimming Club 1321m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Staines Library Hub 268m · 3 min walk
- Staines 338m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Staines Park 627m · 8 min walk
- Moormede Recreation Ground 890m · 11 min walk
- The Lammas Recreation Ground 1350m · 17 min walk
- Silvery Sands 1608m · 20 min walk
- Staines Moor 1934m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Riverbridge Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- The Matthew Arnold School 1382m · 17 min walk
- Buckland Primary School 1737m · 22 min walk
- Ashford Park Primary School 1946m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gresham Road — Spelthorne53
- Murdoch Close — Spelthorne54
- Budebury Road — Spelthorne52
- Chestnut Manor Close — Spelthorne55
- Broadacre — Spelthorne57
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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