Burgoyne Road
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
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 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £325,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
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
Burgoyne Road is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 440 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 212 violent offences were recorded (48% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Russell Court) is 108m away. The median property price is £325,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 23 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 229m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Burgoyne Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Croydon Sports Arena 1505m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Thornton Heath Health Centre 1020m · 13 min walk
- The Portland Medical Centre 1104m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- South Norwood 271m · 3 min walk
- Thornton Heath 1622m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- South Norwood Recreation Ground 321m · 4 min walk
- Whitehorse Meadow 585m · 7 min walk
- Sensible Garden 590m · 7 min walk
- Heavers Meadow 671m · 8 min walk
- Grangewood Park 836m · 10 min walk
schools (4)
- Beckmead College 240m · 3 min walk
- Heavers Farm Primary School 407m · 5 min walk
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School 430m · 5 min walk
- Harris Academy South Norwood 494m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Clarence Road — Croydon50
- Lawrence Road — Croydon54
- Shinners Close — Croydon58
- Paddock Gardens — Croydon54
- Ovett Close — Croydon55
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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