Gordon Road

Sutton, Greater London, England

Residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Low 📊 Moderate investment High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

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

👪
Best fit: Families Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

👪 Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

💼 Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

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

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

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

🔑 First-time Buyers
Poor

Out of reach (£477,500) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.

How this is calculated

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

52
Liveability Score
Top 7% in Sutton Top 2% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 38 transactions

Things You Should Know

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Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

🛤️
Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Gordon Road is located in Sutton, near Carshalton, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 117 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 61% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £477,500, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 380m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (58)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (85)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£477,500
Median Price
38
Transactions (2014–2025)
-6.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

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

Nearby Amenities

Nickel Support 98m (1.2 min walk)
Mohini 102m (1.3 min walk)
Ezee Pizza 143m (1.8 min walk)
Station Express 149m (1.9 min walk)

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% 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.