Birdhurst Road
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Weak across environment (31), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (31), 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 £270,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (31) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Birdhurst Road is located in Croydon, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 213 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is drugs. 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 (Elmhurst School) is 150m away. The median property price is £270,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 119 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 478m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: 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 Birdhurst Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1230m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Park Hill Recreation Ground 527m · 7 min walk
- Queen's Gardens 1086m · 14 min walk
- Croham Hurst 1371m · 17 min walk
- Haling Grove 1546m · 19 min walk
- South Croydon Recreation Ground 1690m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's Primary School 479m · 6 min walk
- Park Hill Infant School 551m · 7 min walk
- Park Hill Junior School 551m · 7 min walk
- Heathfield Academy 594m · 7 min walk
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School 714m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Upland Road — Croydon60
- Campion Close — Croydon60
- Birdhurst Rise — Croydon60
- Spencer Road — Croydon59
- Cliffe Road — Croydon59
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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