Hythe Street
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 65% 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), 65% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 65% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £285,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (66) may be a compromise.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Hythe Street is located in Dartford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 314 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Asda Living (cafe, 64m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Prospect Place) is 8m away. The median property price is £285,000, with exceptional growth of 65% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 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. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 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
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Hythe Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym 310m · 4 min walk
- Snap Fitness 342m · 4 min walk
- Becket Sports Centre 882m · 11 min walk
- Fairfield 885m · 11 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs Dartford 1338m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Dartford Foot Clinic 141m · 2 min walk
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 881m · 11 min walk
- Little Brook Hospital 1732m · 22 min walk
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 1806m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dartford Library 460m · 6 min walk
- Temple Hill Library 825m · 10 min walk
- Ashen Drive Library 1844m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bridge House Gardens 513m · 6 min walk
- Formal Gardens 517m · 6 min walk
- Rose Garden 596m · 7 min walk
- St Edmund's Pleasance 632m · 8 min walk
- Central Park 788m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Westgate Primary School 636m · 8 min walk
- River Mill Primary School 696m · 9 min walk
- Dartford Grammar School 834m · 10 min walk
- Dartford Science & Technology College 844m · 10 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford 943m · 12 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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