Chapel Close
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (below average), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£453,247) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Median price £453,247 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Chapel Close is located in Canterbury, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 675 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 398 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). 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. The nearest transport stop is 358m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £453,247. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. 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 42 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Chapel Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1069m · 13 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1133m · 14 min walk
- Kent County Cricket Club 1613m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Saint Martin's Hospital 646m · 8 min walk
- CHEC 1035m · 13 min walk
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1890m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Canterbury Library 1469m · 18 min walk
- Augustine House 1511m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Legacy Park 136m · 2 min walk
- King George V Memorial Field 513m · 6 min walk
- north holmes campus 922m · 12 min walk
- Barton allotment field 1023m · 13 min walk
- Sturry Road Community Park 1416m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Barton Court Grammar School 776m · 10 min walk
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 882m · 11 min walk
- Parkside Community Primary School 938m · 12 min walk
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 983m · 12 min walk
- St Johns Church of England Primary School 1158m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Queen's Drive — Canterbury41
- St Michael's Crescent — Canterbury43
- Craddock Drive — Canterbury43
- Chaucer Road — Canterbury43
- Plumpton Walk — Canterbury42
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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