Upton Road
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £380,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% 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 70), 18% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £380,000, 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
Upton Road is located in Croydon, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 191 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 251m away. The median property price is £380,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 272m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Upton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Stones Gym & Fitness Centre 496m · 6 min walk
- Performance 360 1510m · 19 min walk
- Duke McKenzie Fitness Centre 1517m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Thornton Heath 1300m · 16 min walk
- South Norwood 1693m · 21 min walk
- Norbury 1964m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Lawns 530m · 7 min walk
- Grangewood Park 625m · 8 min walk
- Beaulieu Heights 725m · 9 min walk
- Whitehorse Meadow 955m · 12 min walk
- Upper Norwood Recreation Ground 1135m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- David Livingstone Academy 273m · 3 min walk
- Beulah Infants' School 463m · 6 min walk
- Beulah Junior School 529m · 7 min walk
- St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy 557m · 7 min walk
- Downsview Primary and Nursery School 920m · 12 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.