Lawford Gardens
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £302,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: 28% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (18) may concern parents.
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: 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (18/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £302,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (50) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 28% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Lawford Gardens is located in Dartford, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (42 incidents in 12 months). 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 128m away. The median property price is £302,500, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. 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. The nearest school is just 299m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district.
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: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Lawford Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Becket Sports Centre 558m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 1159m · 14 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1238m · 16 min walk
- Fairfield 1386m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Dartford Foot Clinic 925m · 12 min walk
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 1744m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Ashen Drive Library 1080m · 14 min walk
- Dartford Library 1252m · 16 min walk
- Temple Hill Library 1625m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Formal Gardens 1223m · 15 min walk
- Rose Garden 1249m · 16 min walk
- Bridge House Gardens 1343m · 17 min walk
- Central Park 1543m · 19 min walk
- Brooklands Lakes 1818m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- West Hill Primary Academy 299m · 4 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford 366m · 5 min walk
- Dartford Grammar School 424m · 5 min walk
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls 691m · 9 min walk
- Westgate Primary School 844m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Raeburn Avenue — Dartford58
- Firmin Road — Dartford56
- Turner Court — Dartford56
- Walkley Road — Dartford57
- Morland Avenue — Dartford57
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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