Ashurst Close
Bromley, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £265,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ashurst Close is located in Bromley, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 99 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Seymour Villas) is 133m away. The median property price is £265,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 325m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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
Based on 9 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 Ashurst Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Temple of Strength 815m · 10 min walk
- National Sports Centre 1133m · 14 min walk
- Sydenham Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club 1294m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Penge Library 989m · 12 min walk
- Beckenham Library 1860m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Betts Park 294m · 4 min walk
- Winsford Gardens 507m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 326m · 4 min walk
- James Dixon Primary School 404m · 5 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace 662m · 8 min walk
- Stewart Fleming Primary School 972m · 12 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Kent House 1039m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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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.