Royal Oak Road
Woking, Surrey, England
Reality check: At £447,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth.
Safety (25), environment (9), and school access (30) 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: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (9), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£447,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 28% over 5 years, but environment scores only 9/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Royal Oak Road is located in Woking, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 1286 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 510 violent offences were recorded (40% 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 143m away. The median property price is £447,500, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 356m away. 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 41 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
Semi-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 Royal Oak Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Pool in the Park 1153m · 14 min walk
- Martial X Arts 1223m · 15 min walk
- Woking Leisure Centre 1227m · 15 min walk
- David Lloyd Leisure 1373m · 17 min walk
- Woking Sportsbox 1485m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Scented Gardens 1002m · 12 min walk
- Lakeview Recreation Ground 1168m · 15 min walk
- Woking Park 1186m · 15 min walk
- Elizabeth II jubilee park 1257m · 16 min walk
- Westfield Common 1648m · 21 min walk
schools (4)
- Goldsworth Primary School 452m · 6 min walk
- The Horsell Village School 1069m · 13 min walk
- Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery 1106m · 14 min walk
- Horsell CofE Junior School 1328m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Kingsway — Woking42
- Elm Road — Woking41
- Eve Road — Woking39
- Albert Drive — Woking39
- Frailey Hill — Woking39
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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