Aspen Drive
Dover, Kent, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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), 22% 5-year growth.
Safety (25), environment (6), and school access (40) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (6), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£230,000) 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 22% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Aspen Drive is located in Dover, near Whitfield, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 318 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 113 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Playground at 13m. The nearest transport stop is 130m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £230,000, with strong growth of 22% 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 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 389m 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. Overall, this street scores 39 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Aspen Drive, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Green 1204m · 15 min walk
- Kearsney Abbey Gardens 1755m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Dover Christ Church Academy 390m · 5 min walk
- Green Park Community Primary School 620m · 8 min walk
- Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School 1312m · 16 min walk
- Barton Junior School 1823m · 23 min walk
- White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School 1986m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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- Green Close — Dover39
- Fulbert Road — Dover43
- Honeywood Parkway — Dover37
- Peverell Road — Dover43
- Antelope Close — Dover41
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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