Tannery Way South
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£407,500) 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.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £407,500, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £407,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £407,500 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Tannery Way South is located in Canterbury, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 373 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). 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 (Canterbury East Rail Station) is 374m away. The median property price is £407,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 339m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Tannery Way South, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Exclusive Fitness 511m · 6 min walk
- Chimera Climbing 539m · 7 min walk
- Canterbury Gymnastics Club 627m · 8 min walk
- Ladies of Leisure 699m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- CHEC 1228m · 15 min walk
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1555m · 19 min walk
- The Chaucer Hospital 1959m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Canterbury Library 457m · 6 min walk
- Augustine House 568m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Toddler's Cove 230m · 3 min walk
- Garden of St Mary de Castro 231m · 3 min walk
- Westgate Gardens 324m · 4 min walk
- Franciscan Garden & Greyfriars Chapel 326m · 4 min walk
- Physic Garden 328m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's Methodist Primary School 340m · 4 min walk
- The Orchard School 765m · 10 min walk
- The Canterbury Academy 767m · 10 min walk
- Wincheap Foundation Primary School 804m · 10 min walk
- St Nicholas' School 901m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Greyfriars Lane — Canterbury46
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- Long Market — Canterbury51
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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