Upper Shirley Road
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £437,500, 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
Upper Shirley Road is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 242 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 75m away. The median property price is £437,500, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 93m away. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: 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 Upper Shirley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Shirley Park Bowling Club 829m · 10 min walk
- Sandilands Club 1450m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Back in Shape Clinic 839m · 10 min walk
- Shirley Clinic 1070m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- MHA The Wilderness 189m · 2 min walk
- Shirley Church Recreation Ground 516m · 6 min walk
- Addington Hills 770m · 10 min walk
- Heathfield 1426m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Coloma Convent Girls' School 93m · 1 min walk
- Shirley High School Performing Arts College 226m · 3 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 482m · 6 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Benson 762m · 10 min walk
- Orchard Park High School 1932m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Orchard Rise — Croydon52
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- Tanglewood Close — Croydon51
Data Transparency
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.