Channel Lea
Dover, Kent, England
Reality check: At £306,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 6% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £306,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Channel Lea is located in Dover, near Deal, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 87 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 67% of reported crimes. 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 (Walmer Castle Road) is 147m away. The median property price is £306,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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)
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Channel Lea, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Fitness Mix Cycling Studio 1331m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Captain's Garden 1847m · 23 min walk
- Victoria Park 1853m · 23 min walk
schools (4)
- The Downs Church of England Primary School 623m · 8 min walk
- Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School 1121m · 14 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1714m · 21 min walk
- Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School 1828m · 23 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.