Hilltop Gardens
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), 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 £172,250, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates 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.
How Life Works Here
Hilltop 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 dominates reports. 149 violent offences were recorded (37% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Temple Hill West) is 157m away. The median property price is £172,250. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 417m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Hilltop Gardens, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Dartford Foot Clinic 983m · 12 min walk
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 1050m · 13 min walk
- Little Brook Hospital 1150m · 14 min walk
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 1207m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Temple Hill Library 80m · 1 min walk
- Dartford Library 1043m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Enchanted Woodland - Community Woodland 705m · 9 min walk
- St Edmund's Pleasance 913m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- River Mill Primary School 419m · 5 min walk
- Leigh UTC Dartford 968m · 12 min walk
- The Gateway Primary Academy 1278m · 16 min walk
- Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 1282m · 16 min walk
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 1797m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Everard Road — Dartford44
- Taunton Road — Dartford45
- Eastern Avenue — Dartford50
- Snowden Hill — Dartford50
- Temple Hill Square — Dartford48
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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