The Rosery

Croydon, Greater London, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Low Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) 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: 18% 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. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £451,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (93) help.

How this is calculated

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

72
Liveability Score
Top 0% in CroydonTop 0% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 8 transactions

Things You Should Know

Transit hub environment

High transport (100) and access (93) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

The Rosery is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 86 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), cafe (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Bywood Dental (dentist, 36m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Arena Tram Stop) is 295m away. The median property price is £451,500, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 379m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 72 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 Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (85)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£451,500
Median Price
8
Transactions (2014–2025)
+18.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 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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Nearby Amenities

Bywood Dental36m (0.5 min walk)
Tesco Express36m (0.5 min walk)
Bywood Fish Bar41m (0.5 min walk)
Greenchem Dispensing Chemist51m (0.6 min walk)
The Cutting Room61m (0.8 min walk)
Bywood Kebab House63m (0.8 min walk)
Fat Boys67m (0.8 min walk)
The Butterfly Patch77m (1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from The Rosery, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Arena Tram Stop bus_stop295m
Longheath Gardens bus_stop316m
Homer Road bus_stop338m
Fairford Avenue bus_stop361m
Arena Tram Stop rail_station506m
Arena Tram Stop metro_station521m
Arena Tram Stop tram_stop563m
Woodside Tram Stop tram_stop816m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.