Lamprey Close
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £411,414, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£411,414) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Lamprey Close is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 505 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 259 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 432m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £411,414, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Lamprey Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Lenworth Clinic 1722m · 22 min walk
- Osteopathic Clinic 1855m · 23 min walk
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 1895m · 24 min walk
- William Harvey Hospital 1987m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Conningbrook Lakes Country Park 248m · 3 min walk
- Little Burton 672m · 8 min walk
- Queen Mother’s Park 1699m · 21 min walk
- Martyrs Field 1831m · 23 min walk
- The Green 1980m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- The Norton Knatchbull School 1579m · 20 min walk
- Phoenix Community Primary School 1667m · 21 min walk
- Downs View Infant School 1672m · 21 min walk
- Kennington Church of England Academy 1736m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gatekeeper Lane — Ashford38
- Willesborough Road — Ashford41
- Pochard Drive — Ashford38
- Sussex Avenue — Ashford45
- Conningbrook Avenue — Ashford36
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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