Shepherdsgate
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: At £415,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% 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: 19% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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: 19% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £415,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Shepherdsgate is located in Canterbury, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 256 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Enzo's Bakery (bakery, 84m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Canterbury West Rail Station) is 104m away. The median property price is £415,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% 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
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Shepherdsgate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Ladies of Leisure 303m · 4 min walk
- The King's School Sports Centre 328m · 4 min walk
libraries (2)
- Canterbury Library 677m · 8 min walk
- Augustine House 1215m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Beverley Meadow 377m · 5 min walk
- Abbots Mill Garden 436m · 5 min walk
- Solly's Orchard 457m · 6 min walk
- Westgate Gardens 560m · 7 min walk
- Physic Garden 568m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's Methodist Primary School 587m · 7 min walk
- St Johns Church of England Primary School 639m · 8 min walk
- St Stephen's Infant School 744m · 9 min walk
- St Stephen's Junior School 855m · 11 min walk
- The Archbishop's School 992m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Coppergate — Canterbury62
- Norfolk Road — Canterbury63
- Rhodaus Close — Canterbury63
- Cambridge Road — Canterbury57
- North Lane — Canterbury56
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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