Leacon Road
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £241,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 7% 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), 7% 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), 7% 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%
Price (£241,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Leacon Road is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 213 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% 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 196m away. The median property price is £241,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 145 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Leacon Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 881m · 11 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 889m · 11 min walk
- The Gym 974m · 12 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1322m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 1731m · 22 min walk
- Osteopathic Clinic 1750m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Ashford Library 1088m · 14 min walk
- Stanhope Library 1807m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Watercress Fields 173m · 2 min walk
- Victoria Park 506m · 6 min walk
- Little Manor Play Park 800m · 10 min walk
- Repton Park Walk 917m · 12 min walk
- Repton Park 995m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 673m · 8 min walk
- Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 768m · 10 min walk
- The Wyvern School (Buxford) 911m · 11 min walk
- Godinton Primary School 1012m · 13 min walk
- Repton Manor Primary School 1210m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rupert Turrall Place — Ashford51
- Sir Bernard Paget Avenue — Ashford52
- Sir John Fogge Avenue — Ashford51
- Repton Avenue — Ashford51
- James Ewart Avenue — Ashford51
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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