Rigden Road
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £212,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 73% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 73% 5-year growth.
Safety (25), environment (23), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: 73% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (23), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £212,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (23) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 73% over 5 years, but environment scores only 23/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Rigden Road is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 654 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 162m away. The median property price is £212,000, with exceptional growth of 73% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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
Terraced | 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 Rigden Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Snap Fitness 1404m · 18 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1813m · 23 min walk
- The Gym 1887m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 1939m · 24 min walk
- Osteopathic Clinic 1988m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stanhope Library 946m · 12 min walk
- Ashford Library 1524m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Limes Community Garden 803m · 10 min walk
- Limes Park 821m · 10 min walk
- Bowens Field 1017m · 13 min walk
- Victoria Park 1179m · 15 min walk
- Watercress Fields 1427m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 982m · 12 min walk
- The John Wallis Church of England Academy 995m · 12 min walk
- Beaver Green Primary School 1112m · 14 min walk
- Victoria Road Primary School 1270m · 16 min walk
- Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School 1738m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Austin Road — Ashford42
- Knockwood Road — Ashford43
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- Siskin Close — Ashford40
- Aylesbury Road — Ashford41
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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