Hollow Lane
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: At £245,100, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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 90), 23% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (34), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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 90), 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (34), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £245,100 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (34) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 23% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Hollow Lane is located in Canterbury, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% 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 (Primary School) is 164m away. The median property price is £245,100, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 43 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 180m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% 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: 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 Hollow Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Chimera Climbing 467m · 6 min walk
- Exclusive Fitness 468m · 6 min walk
- Canterbury Gymnastics Club 530m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 537m · 7 min walk
- Ladies of Leisure 1598m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1371m · 17 min walk
- The Chaucer Hospital 1594m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Augustine House 1079m · 14 min walk
- Canterbury Library 1380m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Martyrs' Field Memorial 630m · 8 min walk
- Garden of St Mary de Castro 971m · 12 min walk
- Dane John Gardens 990m · 12 min walk
- Toddler's Cove 1021m · 13 min walk
- Physic Garden 1266m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Wincheap Foundation Primary School 180m · 2 min walk
- The Orchard School 677m · 8 min walk
- St Nicholas' School 837m · 10 min walk
- The Canterbury Primary School 1082m · 14 min walk
- The Canterbury Academy 1091m · 14 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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