Thackeray Close
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,675,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £1,675,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Thackeray Close is located in Merton, near Wimbledon, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 82 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Darlaston Road) is 265m away. The median property price is £1,675,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 210m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: stable
Based on 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Thackeray Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club 407m · 5 min walk
- PlayFit Sports Club 500m · 6 min walk
- Virgin Active 649m · 8 min walk
- The King's Club 655m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wimbledon Library 869m · 11 min walk
- Raynes Park Library 1266m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dundonald Recreation Ground 731m · 9 min walk
- Sunken Garden 937m · 12 min walk
- Holland Garden 949m · 12 min walk
- Cannizaro Park 999m · 12 min walk
- Temple grounds 1357m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Wimbledon College 210m · 3 min walk
- Ursuline High School Wimbledon 577m · 7 min walk
- Dundonald Primary School 776m · 10 min walk
- Wimbledon Chase Primary School 776m · 10 min walk
- Joseph Hood Primary School 1377m · 17 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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