Windmill Close
Canterbury, Kent, England
Reality check: At £338,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 45% 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 70), 45% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 45% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£338,750) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Windmill Close 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 closest is atm (atm, 87m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 163m away. The median property price is £338,750, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 431m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Windmill Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- énergie Fitness 818m · 10 min walk
- Kent County Cricket Club 1242m · 16 min walk
- PureGym 1388m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Saint Martin's Hospital 719m · 9 min walk
- CHEC 1047m · 13 min walk
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1510m · 19 min walk
- The Chaucer Hospital 1902m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Augustine House 1195m · 15 min walk
- Canterbury Library 1263m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- King George V Memorial Field 170m · 2 min walk
- Legacy Park 276m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Barton Court Grammar School 432m · 5 min walk
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 685m · 9 min walk
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 791m · 10 min walk
- Parkside Community Primary School 1317m · 16 min walk
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 1490m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ten Perch Road — Canterbury47
- Culpepper Close — Canterbury48
- Crossways — Canterbury48
- Uplands — Canterbury48
- Wichling Close — Canterbury48
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.