Edith Road
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 30 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £322,750, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Edith Road is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 237 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. 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 (Selhurst Rail Station) is 149m away. The median property price is £322,750. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 196m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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 Edith Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 1635m · 20 min walk
- Stones Gym & Fitness Centre 1922m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- South Norwood 1062m · 13 min walk
- Thornton Heath 1129m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground 439m · 6 min walk
- Heavers Meadow 463m · 6 min walk
- King George's Field 520m · 6 min walk
- Wilford Road Recreation Ground 857m · 11 min walk
- Whitehorse Meadow 883m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 196m · 2 min walk
- The Crescent Primary School 227m · 3 min walk
- Broadmead Primary School 421m · 5 min walk
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School 580m · 7 min walk
- Whitehorse Manor Junior School 580m · 7 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.