Magazine Road
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 59% 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), 59% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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), 59% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£280,000) 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
Magazine Road is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 191 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 299m away. The median property price is £280,000, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 271m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 | 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 Magazine Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym 305m · 4 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 382m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 535m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 551m · 7 min walk
- Snap Fitness 796m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Osteopathic Clinic 996m · 12 min walk
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 1013m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Ashford Library 751m · 9 min walk
- Bockhanger Library 1308m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Memorial Gardens 821m · 10 min walk
- Civic Centre North Park 933m · 12 min walk
- Bowens Field 1185m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 271m · 3 min walk
- Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 411m · 5 min walk
- Victoria Road Primary School 958m · 12 min walk
- Phoenix Community Primary School 1466m · 18 min walk
- Goat Lees Primary School 1950m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Grampion Close — Ashford50
- Quantock Drive — Ashford50
- Chiltern End — Ashford50
- Kennard Way — Ashford51
- Malvern Road — Ashford49
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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