Northdown
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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 (£250,000) 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
Northdown 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 193m away. The median property price is £250,000. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 450m away. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Semi-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 Northdown, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 245m · 3 min walk
- The Gym 677m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 709m · 9 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 765m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Osteopathic Clinic 1037m · 13 min walk
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 1071m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bockhanger Library 912m · 11 min walk
- Ashford Library 1042m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Queen Mother’s Park 731m · 9 min walk
- Civic Centre North Park 1054m · 13 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 1075m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 796m · 10 min walk
- Phoenix Community Primary School 1067m · 13 min walk
- Victoria Road Primary School 1282m · 16 min walk
- Goat Lees Primary School 1627m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Cheviot Way — Ashford49
- Brooke Road — Ashford49
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- James Street — Ashford51
- Downland Court — Ashford48
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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