Blake Gardens
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor). Price data (£180,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas 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%
Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £180,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Blake Gardens is located in Dartford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 407 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 149 violent offences were recorded (37% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Edmund's Church) is 39m away. The median property price is £180,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 493m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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 Blake Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 826m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 1177m · 15 min walk
- Dartford Valley Rugby Football Club 1434m · 18 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs Dartford 1864m · 23 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Dartford Foot Clinic 1211m · 15 min walk
- Little Brook Hospital 1229m · 15 min walk
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 1275m · 16 min walk
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 1304m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Temple Hill Library 341m · 4 min walk
- Dartford Library 1300m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pit Park 117m · 2 min walk
- Enchanted Woodland - Community Woodland 444m · 6 min walk
- Attlee Drive Park. 570m · 7 min walk
- St Edmund's Pleasance 1174m · 15 min walk
- Bridge House Gardens 1255m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- River Mill Primary School 495m · 6 min walk
- Leigh UTC Dartford 772m · 10 min walk
- Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 1028m · 13 min walk
- The Gateway Primary Academy 1406m · 18 min walk
- The Brent Primary School 1653m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Thames Gate — Dartford50
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- Church Hill — Dartford44
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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