Cranford Road
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £280,625, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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), 12% 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 70), 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £280,625 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (77) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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.
How Life Works Here
Cranford Road is located in Dartford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 436 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 177 violent offences were recorded (41% 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 (Cranford Road) is 118m away. The median property price is £280,625, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Cranford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Fairfield 64m · 1 min walk
- The Gym 699m · 9 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs Dartford 732m · 9 min walk
- Becket Sports Centre 1005m · 13 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1045m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 761m · 10 min walk
- Dartford Foot Clinic 800m · 10 min walk
- Little Brook Hospital 1916m · 24 min walk
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 1992m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dartford Library 555m · 7 min walk
- Temple Hill Library 1516m · 19 min walk
- Ashen Drive Library 1897m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rose Garden 351m · 4 min walk
- Brooklands Lakes 371m · 5 min walk
- Central Park 424m · 5 min walk
- Formal Gardens 441m · 6 min walk
- Bridge House Gardens 598m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Dartford Science & Technology College 508m · 6 min walk
- Westgate Primary School 609m · 8 min walk
- Oakfield Primary Academy 687m · 9 min walk
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls 1053m · 13 min walk
- Dartford Grammar School 1088m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Mill Pond Road — Dartford54
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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