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Beacon Grove

Sutton, Greater London, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Retirement ready Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) 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%

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £325,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (87) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

70
Liveability Score
Top 3% in SuttonTop 1% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 12 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Beacon Grove is located in Sutton, near Carshalton, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 118 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), restaurant (2), and atm (1). The closest is New Shanghai Pearl (restaurant, 3m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Carshalton High Street) is 72m away. The median property price is £325,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 155m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 70 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (92)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£325,000
Median Price
12
Transactions (2015–2025)
+8.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

New Shanghai Pearl3m (0 min walk)
Carshalton Post Office11m (0.1 min walk)
cafe27m (0.3 min walk)
JJ Café31m (0.4 min walk)
Spilt Milk34m (0.4 min walk)
Medipharmacy52m (0.7 min walk)
Maneeya65m (0.8 min walk)
Pizza GoGo71m (0.9 min walk)
atm80m (1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Beacon Grove, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Carshalton High Street bus_stop72m
Park Lane bus_stop236m
Carshalton Ponds bus_stop238m
Carshalton Rail Station rail_station487m
Wallington Rail Station rail_station899m
Carshalton Beeches Rail Station rail_station1142m
Hackbridge Rail Station rail_station1396m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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