Cossington Road
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £297,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (77) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Cossington Road is located in Canterbury, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 519 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 192 violent offences were recorded (37% 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 The Phoenix (pub, 94m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Health Centre) is 209m away. The median property price is £297,500, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 56/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: hot
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 Cossington Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- énergie Fitness 295m · 4 min walk
- Kent County Cricket Club 775m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital 827m · 10 min walk
- CHEC 1262m · 16 min walk
- The Chaucer Hospital 1279m · 16 min walk
- Saint Martin's Hospital 1559m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Augustine House 383m · 5 min walk
- Canterbury Library 824m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Mary Bredin 145m · 2 min walk
- Dane John Gardens 557m · 7 min walk
- north holmes campus 666m · 8 min walk
- Dean's Garden 780m · 10 min walk
- Three Cities Garden 879m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Barton Court Grammar School 521m · 6 min walk
- St Nicholas' School 550m · 7 min walk
- The Orchard School 657m · 8 min walk
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 948m · 12 min walk
- St Johns Church of England Primary School 1083m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Oaten Hill — Canterbury50
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- King Street — Canterbury50
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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