Christchurch Road
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £230,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 31% 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: liquid market (score 90), 31% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (30) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 31% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £230,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (83) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Christchurch Road is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 278 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Christchurch Road) is 341m away. The median property price is £230,500, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 88 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 487m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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), 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: hot
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 Christchurch Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 587m · 7 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 985m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1061m · 13 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1131m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 1291m · 16 min walk
- Osteopathic Clinic 1332m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Ashford Library 743m · 9 min walk
- Stanhope Library 1519m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bowens Field 232m · 3 min walk
- Victoria Park 421m · 5 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 796m · 10 min walk
- Watercress Fields 861m · 11 min walk
- Vicarage Field 903m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Victoria Road Primary School 487m · 6 min walk
- Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 711m · 9 min walk
- Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 1149m · 14 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 1544m · 19 min walk
- The John Wallis Church of England Academy 1729m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Chichester Close — Ashford59
- Riverside Walk — Ashford55
- Godfrey Walk — Ashford56
- William Road — Ashford58
- Wallis Road — Ashford59
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.
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