College Row
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £379,997, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £379,997, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
College Row is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 200 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 64% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 91m away. The median property price is £379,997, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 50 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, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 323m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 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)
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
Detached | 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 College Row, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 1003m · 12 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1328m · 17 min walk
- The Gym 1416m · 18 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1569m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 1772m · 22 min walk
- Osteopathic Clinic 1811m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stanhope Library 1089m · 14 min walk
- Ashford Library 1192m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Victoria Park 603m · 8 min walk
- Bowens Field 710m · 9 min walk
- Watercress Fields 741m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 324m · 4 min walk
- Beaver Green Primary School 891m · 11 min walk
- Victoria Road Primary School 948m · 12 min walk
- The John Wallis Church of England Academy 1367m · 17 min walk
- Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 1403m · 18 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.