Laurence Rise
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £247,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% growth over 5 years. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside. 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), 8% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Safety (15), environment (25), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (25), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£247,000) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 8% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 25/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Laurence Rise 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 dominate reports. 432 violent offences were recorded (75% 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. The nearest public transport is 515m away. The median property price is £247,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 50 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 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 393m away. 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 35 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Laurence Rise, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Dartford Valley Rugby Football Club 194m · 2 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1550m · 19 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs Dartford 1667m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 150m · 2 min walk
- Little Brook Hospital 214m · 3 min walk
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 1362m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Temple Hill Library 1219m · 15 min walk
- Fleetdown Library 1289m · 16 min walk
- Dartford Library 1752m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Attlee Drive Park. 708m · 9 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 974m · 12 min walk
- Hesketh Park 1088m · 14 min walk
- Pit Park 1386m · 17 min walk
- Enchanted Woodland - Community Woodland 1472m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Stone Lodge School 393m · 5 min walk
- The Gateway Primary Academy 481m · 6 min walk
- The Brent Primary School 486m · 6 min walk
- Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School 1311m · 16 min walk
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 1400m · 18 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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