Bayly Road
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 90), 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £259,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (71) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Bayly Road is located in Dartford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 577 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 432 violent offences were recorded (75% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Janith Fried Chicken (fast food, 139m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Carrington Road) is 115m away. The median property price is £259,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 49/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: hot
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 Bayly Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 804m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 958m · 12 min walk
- Dartford Valley Rugby Football Club 977m · 12 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs Dartford 1090m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Little Brook Hospital 609m · 8 min walk
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 631m · 8 min walk
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 685m · 9 min walk
- Dartford Foot Clinic 1153m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Temple Hill Library 659m · 8 min walk
- Dartford Library 968m · 12 min walk
- Fleetdown Library 1413m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Attlee Drive Park. 503m · 6 min walk
- Hesketh Park 647m · 8 min walk
- St Edmund's Pleasance 689m · 9 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 999m · 12 min walk
- Pit Park 1006m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- The Gateway Primary Academy 613m · 8 min walk
- The Brent Primary School 930m · 12 min walk
- River Mill Primary School 1074m · 13 min walk
- Stone Lodge School 1081m · 14 min walk
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 1117m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Sundridge Close — Dartford50
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- Swallow Close — Dartford47
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.
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