Buffs Road
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: At £231,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 0% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, 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).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£231,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Buffs Road is located in Canterbury, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 299 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 52% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 200m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £231,500, with moderate growth of 0% over five years. Based on 47 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Buffs Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- énergie Fitness 1069m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1229m · 15 min walk
- Kent County Cricket Club 1466m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Saint Martin's Hospital 557m · 7 min walk
- CHEC 1114m · 14 min walk
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1752m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Augustine House 1448m · 18 min walk
- Canterbury Library 1465m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Legacy Park 166m · 2 min walk
- King George V Memorial Field 366m · 5 min walk
- Barton allotment field 867m · 11 min walk
- north holmes campus 909m · 11 min walk
- Dean's Garden 1089m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Barton Court Grammar School 691m · 9 min walk
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 822m · 10 min walk
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 919m · 12 min walk
- Parkside Community Primary School 1084m · 14 min walk
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 1666m · 21 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.
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