Shirley Road
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £435,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £435,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Shirley Road is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (40 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Shirley Clinic (clinic, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Shirley Clinic) is 49m away. The median property price is £435,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 87 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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)
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Shirley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Shirley Park Bowling Club 816m · 10 min walk
- Sandilands Club 1359m · 17 min walk
- Croydon Sports Arena 1649m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Shirley Clinic 55m · 1 min walk
- Back in Shape Clinic 283m · 4 min walk
- The Portland Medical Centre 1681m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Addiscombe Recreation Ground 652m · 8 min walk
- Ashburton Park 802m · 10 min walk
- Ashburton Playing Fields 818m · 10 min walk
- MHA The Wilderness 1033m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Shirley High School Performing Arts College 989m · 12 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 1055m · 13 min walk
- Coloma Convent Girls' School 1183m · 15 min walk
- St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School 1344m · 17 min walk
- Oasis Academy Arena 1575m · 20 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.