Carlisle Road
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £264,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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 90), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£264,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Carlisle 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 dominates reports. 432 violent offences were recorded (75% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 135m away. The median property price is £264,500, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 46 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. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Carlisle Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Dartford Valley Rugby Football Club 969m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 983m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 588m · 7 min walk
- Little Brook Hospital 590m · 7 min walk
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 667m · 8 min walk
- Dartford Foot Clinic 1190m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Temple Hill Library 766m · 10 min walk
- Dartford Library 975m · 12 min walk
- Fleetdown Library 1308m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Hesketh Park 538m · 7 min walk
- St Edmund's Pleasance 686m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- The Gateway Primary Academy 543m · 7 min walk
- The Brent Primary School 867m · 11 min walk
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 1005m · 13 min walk
- Stone Lodge School 1045m · 13 min walk
- River Mill Primary School 1173m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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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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