The Ruffetts
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £576,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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), 17% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. 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%
At £576,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Ruffetts is located in Croydon, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (52 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Farley Road / Croham Valley Rd) is 343m away. The median property price is £576,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 1 schools within 2 km. 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 9% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 The Ruffetts, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Sandilands Club 1900m · 24 min walk
- Shirley Park Bowling Club 1990m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Selsdon 1270m · 16 min walk
- Sanderstead 1922m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bramley Bank 407m · 5 min walk
- Fallen Oak Field 580m · 7 min walk
- Littleheath Woods 725m · 9 min walk
- Coombe Wood 909m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- The Quest Academy 1307m · 16 min walk
- Quest Primary School 1307m · 16 min walk
- Coombe Wood School 1317m · 16 min walk
- Greenvale Primary School 1793m · 22 min walk
- Coloma Convent Girls' School 1937m · 24 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.