Is Laxton Way in Canterbury safe?

Laxton Way scores 30/100 for safety — crime rates are above average for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Laxton Way?

The median property price on Laxton Way is £457,500, based on 12 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Laxton Way best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.

Laxton Way

Canterbury, Kent, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Moderate investment High confidence

Reality check: At £457,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.

Families

Below Average

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%

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Excellent

Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Poor

Out of reach (£457,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 61% in CanterburyTop 62% nationally

High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 12 transactions

How Life Works Here

Laxton Way is located in Canterbury, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 299 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is 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 92m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £457,500, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 399m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£457,500

Median Price

Transactions (2015–2026)

+12.6%

5-Year Price Trend

Detached | 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 Laxton Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

énergie Fitness 1116m · 14 min walk
Kent County Cricket Club 1136m · 14 min walk
PureGym 1693m · 21 min walk

hospitals (4)

Saint Martin's Hospital 444m · 6 min walk
Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1463m · 18 min walk
CHEC 1486m · 19 min walk
The Chaucer Hospital 1783m · 22 min walk

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libraries (2)

Augustine House 1464m · 18 min walk
Canterbury Library 1643m · 20 min walk

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parks & green spaces (2)

King George V Memorial Field 314m · 4 min walk
Legacy Park 609m · 8 min walk

schools (5)

Pilgrims' Way Primary School 399m · 5 min walk
Barton Court Grammar School 738m · 9 min walk
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 1247m · 16 min walk
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury 1427m · 18 min walk
Parkside Community Primary School 1489m · 19 min walk

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Transport Links

Essex Road bus_stop92m

Sussex Avenue bus_stop128m

Russet Road bus_stop204m

Avon Close bus_stop239m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

68% data uniqueness

View all data sources

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.

Data updated: 2026-06-11