Simpson Close
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £124,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 146% 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: 146% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£124,500).
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: 146% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£124,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £124,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Simpson Close is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 89 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Bert Road) is 369m away. The median property price is £124,500, with exceptional growth of 146% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 205m away. 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 10% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Simpson Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 1229m · 15 min walk
- Totstars Academy 1791m · 22 min walk
- Stones Gym & Fitness Centre 1831m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Thornton Heath 728m · 9 min walk
- Broad Green 1337m · 17 min walk
- South Norwood 1737m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground 356m · 4 min walk
- Wilford Road Recreation Ground 499m · 6 min walk
- King George's Field 849m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Ecclesbourne Primary School 205m · 3 min walk
- Bensham Manor School 493m · 6 min walk
- Elmwood Junior School 550m · 7 min walk
- Elmwood Infant School 550m · 7 min walk
- Thornton Heath Nursery School 707m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Melville Avenue — Croydon63
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.