Castle Street
Waverley, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £575,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 74% 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: liquid market (score 90), 74% 5-year growth.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 74% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £575,000, 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Castle Street is located in Waverley, near Farnham, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 423 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 171 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Castleton (dentist, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Castle Street) is 48m away. The median property price is £575,000, with exceptional growth of 74% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 258m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Castle Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Functional Fitness Gym 145m · 2 min walk
- Jetts Fitness 351m · 4 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 372m · 5 min walk
- Farnham Leisure Centre 428m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Evelyn Borelli Garden of Rest 294m · 4 min walk
- The Falkner Arch and Victoria Garden 363m · 4 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 378m · 5 min walk
- Gostrey Meadow 430m · 5 min walk
- Farnham Park 854m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Church of England Infant School 258m · 3 min walk
- Potters Gate CofE Primary School 518m · 6 min walk
- Highfield South Farnham School 1104m · 14 min walk
- South Farnham School 1223m · 15 min walk
- The Ridgeway School 1548m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Borelli Yard — Waverley50
- Lower Church Lane — Waverley44
- Downing Street — Waverley45
- Lion and Lamb Yard — Waverley50
- The Borough — Waverley50
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.
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