Knighton Close
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £449,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £449,250, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Knighton Close is located in Croydon, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 214 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. 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 (Blackford Close) is 121m away. The median property price is £449,250, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 269m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Knighton Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 848m · 11 min walk
- St. Paul's Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club 1184m · 15 min walk
- Purley Bury Bowling Club 1373m · 17 min walk
- Purley Bury Tennis Club 1433m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Purley War Memorial Hospital 1209m · 15 min walk
- The Raj Osteo Clinic 1861m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Haling Grove 410m · 5 min walk
- Purley Way Playing Fields 537m · 7 min walk
- South Croydon Recreation Ground 718m · 9 min walk
- Rotary Field 985m · 12 min walk
- Wettern Tree Garden 1254m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Harris Academy Purley 269m · 3 min walk
- St Giles School 600m · 8 min walk
- Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 600m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) 780m · 10 min walk
- Aerodrome Primary Academy 1087m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hamond Close — Croydon58
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- Wyndhurst Close — Croydon58
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.