The Close
Suburb · 66 residents
71Very good
Very good · better than 8 in 10 suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Property market scores 77, well above the typical 60
- Transport scores 74, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Food & drink scores 37, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around The Close
Map outline: Approximate — no official boundary exists for this neighbourhood
Is The Close a good place to live?
The Close scores 71/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for property market (77) and transport (74).
It scores lowest on food & drink (37).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for The Close in South East, each measured against the national average.
Summary of The Close
The summary for The Close is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026