Valley Walk
Croydon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £611,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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: 11% 5-year growth.
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%
Transport (60) 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%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
At £611,250, 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
Valley Walk 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (1), clinic (1), and clothes (1). The closest is Wild Bean Cafe (cafe, 113m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 144m away. The median property price is £611,250, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Valley Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Shirley Park Bowling Club 795m · 10 min walk
- Sandilands Club 1454m · 18 min walk
- Croydon Sports Arena 1895m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Back in Shape Clinic 160m · 2 min walk
- Shirley Clinic 330m · 4 min walk
- The Portland Medical Centre 1991m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- MHA The Wilderness 674m · 8 min walk
- Shirley Church Recreation Ground 892m · 11 min walk
- Ashburton Playing Fields 962m · 12 min walk
- Ashburton Park 1148m · 14 min walk
- Addington Hills 1490m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Shirley High School Performing Arts College 627m · 8 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 669m · 8 min walk
- Coloma Convent Girls' School 839m · 10 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Benson 1031m · 13 min walk
- Oasis Academy Arena 1811m · 23 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.