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Fiveacre Close

Croydon, Greater London, England

Urban residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: High Low confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: First-time BuyersFair

Good entry point at £182,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (17) is below average.

Families
Poor

Safety (15), environment (17), and school access (45) are all weak. Not a family area.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Poor

Safety (15), environment (17), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £182,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (17) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

40
Liveability Score
Low confidence Based on only 5 transactions — median not shown, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

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

Fiveacre Close is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 309 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 136 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 176m away. The median property price is £182,500. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 453m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (17)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

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Median not shown (5 sales)
5
Transactions (2014–2022)

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 5 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 Fiveacre Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Canterbury Road (CR0) bus_stop176m
Croydon University Hospital bus_stop211m
Dunheved Road North bus_stop323m
Broad Green Avenue bus_stop433m
Ampere Way Tram Stop metro_station1045m
Ampere Way Tram Stop rail_station1056m
Ampere Way Tram Stop tram_stop1062m
Therapia Lane Tram Stop tram_stop1169m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% data uniqueness
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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