Stowell Avenue

Croydon, Greater London, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 45% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Possible first step at £282,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (70) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

71
Liveability Score
Top 1% in CroydonTop 1% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 14 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Stowell Avenue is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 170 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), fast_food (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Addington Charcoal Grill (restaurant, 92m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Bothwell Road) is 342m away. The median property price is £282,500, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 71 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (70)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (75)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£282,500
Median Price
14
Transactions (2014–2025)
+44.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Addington Charcoal Grill92m (1.1 min walk)
Bangers & Mash99m (1.2 min walk)
Mini Superstore105m (1.3 min walk)
Exclusive Hairdressing113m (1.4 min walk)
Morrisons Daily127m (1.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Stowell Avenue, with detailed information for each.

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Bothwell Road bus_stop342m
Vulcan Way bus_stop358m
Wolsey Crescent bus_stop368m
New Addington Tram Stop tram_stop651m
New Addington Tram Stop metro_station660m
New Addington Tram Stop rail_station668m
King Henry's Drive Tram Stop metro_station822m
King Henry's Drive Tram Stop tram_stop873m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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