Shakespeare Road
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.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £158,000, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Shakespeare Road is located in Dartford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 367 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 158 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is River View Premier (convenience, 57m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 102m away. The median property price is £158,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 42 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)
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
Based on 7 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Shakespeare Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Dartford Valley Rugby Football Club 1014m · 13 min walk
- The Gym 1528m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Little Brook Hospital 922m · 12 min walk
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 942m · 12 min walk
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 1462m · 18 min walk
- Dartford Foot Clinic 1620m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Temple Hill Library 698m · 9 min walk
- Dartford Library 1617m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Enchanted Woodland - Community Woodland 588m · 7 min walk
- Hesketh Park 1514m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- River Mill Primary School 1005m · 13 min walk
- Leigh UTC Dartford 1112m · 14 min walk
- Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 1117m · 14 min walk
- The Gateway Primary Academy 1173m · 15 min walk
- The Brent Primary School 1341m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Wodehouse Road — Dartford41
- Perry Grove — Dartford43
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- MacMillan Gardens — Dartford43
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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