Whitfield Crescent
Dartford, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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 40, walkability 45). 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 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£275,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Whitfield Crescent is located in Dartford, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 178 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 118m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £275,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 433m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 40 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Whitfield Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Dartford Valley Rugby Football Club 916m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Elizabeth Raybould Centre 807m · 10 min walk
- Little Brook Hospital 813m · 10 min walk
- Darent Valley Hospital 1030m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Fleetdown Library 379m · 5 min walk
- Temple Hill Library 1801m · 22 min walk
- Dartford Library 1864m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Hesketh Park 846m · 11 min walk
- Darenth Country Park 1173m · 15 min walk
- Waller Park 1789m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- The Brent Primary School 433m · 5 min walk
- The Gateway Primary Academy 579m · 7 min walk
- Stone Lodge School 693m · 9 min walk
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 794m · 10 min walk
- Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School 1127m · 14 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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