Elwick Road
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £134,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Elwick Road is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 374 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 160 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Snap Fitness (fitness centre, 65m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bank Street Arrivals) is 103m away. The median property price is £134,000, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 186m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Elwick Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 68m · 1 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 423m · 5 min walk
- The Gym 473m · 6 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 507m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 802m · 10 min walk
- Osteopathic Clinic 828m · 10 min walk
- Lenworth Clinic 1921m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Ashford Library 152m · 2 min walk
- Bockhanger Library 1989m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Memorial Gardens 272m · 3 min walk
- Bowens Field 425m · 5 min walk
- Victoria Park 558m · 7 min walk
- Civic Centre South Park 599m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Victoria Road Primary School 187m · 2 min walk
- Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 690m · 9 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 994m · 12 min walk
- The North School 1119m · 14 min walk
- Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 1168m · 15 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.