Somerset Road
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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 (15), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £238,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (80) or environment (76) may be a compromise.
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.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Somerset Road is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 1249 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 508 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is RBS (bank, 29m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (North Street) is 112m away. The median property price is £238,250. Based on 14 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 local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Somerset Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 171m · 2 min walk
- The Gym 260m · 3 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 331m · 4 min walk
- Snap Fitness 559m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Osteopathic Clinic 658m · 8 min walk
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 666m · 8 min walk
- Lenworth Clinic 1898m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Ashford Library 435m · 5 min walk
- Bockhanger Library 1479m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Vicarage Field 377m · 5 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 473m · 6 min walk
- Civic Centre North Park 567m · 7 min walk
- Queen Mother’s Park 587m · 7 min walk
- Civic Centre South Park 769m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 589m · 7 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 642m · 8 min walk
- Victoria Road Primary School 680m · 8 min walk
- The North School 1179m · 15 min walk
- Phoenix Community Primary School 1620m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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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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