Larkin Close
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £684,975, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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: 14% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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: 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £684,975, 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
Larkin Close is located in Croydon, near Coulsdon, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (41 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Coulsdon Rise) is 154m away. The median property price is £684,975, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 258m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Larkin Close, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Bradmore Green 316m · 4 min walk
- Coulsdon 1306m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bradmore Green 366m · 5 min walk
- Bleakfield Shaw 411m · 5 min walk
- Grange Park 516m · 6 min walk
- Chaldon Way Gardens 629m · 8 min walk
- New Hill 883m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Oasis Academy Byron 258m · 3 min walk
- Coulsdon CofE Primary School 397m · 5 min walk
- New Valley Primary School 916m · 12 min walk
- Keston Primary School 1201m · 15 min walk
- Beaumont Primary School 1660m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stoneyfield Road — Croydon69
- Shelford Rise — Croydon68
- Summit Way — Croydon67
- Briar Avenue — Croydon64
- Courtland Avenue — Croydon65
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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