Star Road
Ashford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £268,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% 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 70), 26% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 26% 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%
Possible first step at £268,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (75) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Star Road is located in Ashford, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 273 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Star Road) is 90m away. The median property price is £268,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 462m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Star Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 667m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sydenham House Medical Centre 176m · 2 min walk
- Osteopathic Clinic 177m · 2 min walk
- Lenworth Clinic 1066m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Ashford Library 817m · 10 min walk
- Bockhanger Library 1752m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Martyrs Field 221m · 3 min walk
- Civic Centre North Park 335m · 4 min walk
- Queen Mother’s Park 492m · 6 min walk
- Civic Centre South Park 518m · 6 min walk
- Vicarage Field 647m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- The North School 462m · 6 min walk
- The Norton Knatchbull School 478m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Road Primary School 990m · 12 min walk
- Phoenix Community Primary School 1836m · 23 min walk
- East Stour Primary School 1934m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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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.
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