Querns Place
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: Investment fundamentals look strong on paper. Price data (£232,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 11% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 11% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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%
Price (£232,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £232,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Querns Place 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 295m away. The median property price is £232,500, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 2 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 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 326m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 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 Querns Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- énergie Fitness 696m · 9 min walk
- Kent County Cricket Club 1242m · 16 min walk
- PureGym 1369m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Saint Martin's Hospital 864m · 11 min walk
- CHEC 924m · 12 min walk
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1485m · 19 min walk
- The Chaucer Hospital 1895m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Augustine House 1075m · 13 min walk
- Canterbury Library 1118m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King George V Memorial Field 273m · 3 min walk
- Legacy Park 319m · 4 min walk
- north holmes campus 565m · 7 min walk
- Barton allotment field 740m · 9 min walk
- Dean's Garden 763m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Barton Court Grammar School 327m · 4 min walk
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 653m · 8 min walk
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 767m · 10 min walk
- St Johns Church of England Primary School 941m · 12 min walk
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 1531m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Martins Close — Canterbury47
- Querns Road — Canterbury47
- Craddock Road — Canterbury44
- Stanmore Court — Canterbury47
- Military Road — Canterbury44
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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