Outram Road
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £258,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £258,750 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (46) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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
Outram Road 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. 169 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Havelock Road (CR0)) is 214m away. The median property price is £258,750, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 132 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Outram Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Shirley Clinic 1075m · 13 min walk
- Back in Shape Clinic 1179m · 15 min walk
- The Portland Medical Centre 1910m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Ashburton 1135m · 14 min walk
- Croydon central library 1707m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Addiscombe Recreation Ground 389m · 5 min walk
- Addiscombe Railway Park 635m · 8 min walk
- Dartnell Road Wayside Amenity Area 935m · 12 min walk
- Lloyd Park 1161m · 14 min walk
- Woodside Green 1284m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Tunstall Nursery School 542m · 7 min walk
- Ark Blake Academy 693m · 9 min walk
- Chaffinch Brook School 693m · 9 min walk
- John Wood School & Nursery 856m · 11 min walk
- Woodside Primary School 880m · 11 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.
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