Harwich Street
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: At £259,950, this is a premium entry point. Strong 41% 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: 41% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (8/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: 41% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (8/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £259,950 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (8) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 41% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Harwich Street is located in Canterbury, near Whitstable, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (70 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Harwich Street) is 107m away. The median property price is £259,950, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 242m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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: stable
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 Harwich Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Fighting Lions 817m · 10 min walk
- Pilates Movement Matters 824m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Joy Lane Clinic 273m · 3 min walk
- Estuary View Medical Centre 1507m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Plot 10 1025m · 13 min walk
- Tea Garden 1454m · 18 min walk
- Kingsdown Park Gardens 1630m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St Alphege Church of England Infant School 243m · 3 min walk
- Whitstable Junior School 385m · 5 min walk
- Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School 591m · 7 min walk
- Joy Lane Primary Foundation School 653m · 8 min walk
- The Whitstable School 905m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Essex Street — Canterbury58
- Swanfield Road — Canterbury58
- Vale Road — Canterbury58
- Saddleton Road — Canterbury59
- Vicarage Gardens — Canterbury58
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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