Fernhurst Road

Croydon, Greater London, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Low 🏡 Stable family street High confidence

Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (70/100 safety) make this a solid family area. However, the environment (35/100) suggests noise or density that may concern parents. Transport is the main weakness (20/100) — commuters will need a car.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

👪
Best fit: Families Good

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

👪 Families
Good

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70). and weak transport (20) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £495,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

63
Liveability Score
Top 0% in Croydon Top 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 20 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚗
Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

🛤️
Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Fernhurst Road is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (79 incidents in 12 months). Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), hairdresser (2), and cafe (1). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £495,000. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Good (70)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£495,000
Median Price
20
Transactions (2014–2025)
-1.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Roots 109m (1.4 min walk)
Empire Kebab 109m (1.4 min walk)
Gourmet Kitchen 112m (1.4 min walk)
Dinotopia Edutainment Centre 118m (1.5 min walk)
Domino's 119m (1.5 min walk)
Zafran 131m (1.6 min walk)
Ricky Daniels 131m (1.6 min walk)
The New Cafe & Restaurant 134m (1.7 min walk)
Rosewood Dental 143m (1.8 min walk)
Hot Spot 145m (1.8 min walk)

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.