West Hill
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: At £202,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 69% 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 90), 69% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 69% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £202,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
West Hill is located in Dartford, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 166 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. 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 (West Hill) is 78m away. The median property price is £202,000, with exceptional growth of 69% over five years. Based on 69 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 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 211m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 | Freehold | 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 West Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Becket Sports Centre 264m · 3 min walk
- The Gym 769m · 10 min walk
- Fairfield 889m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Dartford Foot Clinic 567m · 7 min walk
- Livingstone Community Hospitals 1321m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dartford Library 822m · 10 min walk
- Ashen Drive Library 1223m · 15 min walk
- Temple Hill Library 1446m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Central Park 1079m · 14 min walk
- Oakfield Park 1594m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Dartford Grammar School 212m · 3 min walk
- Westgate Primary School 347m · 4 min walk
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls 455m · 6 min walk
- West Hill Primary Academy 465m · 6 min walk
- Dartford Science & Technology College 536m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Butcher Walk — Dartford54
- Penney Close — Dartford55
- Trebble Road — Dartford53
- Shenley Road — Dartford53
- Carlton Avenue — Dartford56
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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