Nelson Street
Dover, Kent, England
Reality check: At £300,000, 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.
Weak across environment (61), safety (45), or school access (50). 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.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £300,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (16) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Nelson Street is located in Dover, near Deal, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 148 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Deal Hoy (pub, 47m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Northwall Road) is 127m away. The median property price is £300,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 305m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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), 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: warm
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 Nelson Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Landmark Community Garden 162m · 2 min walk
- St George's Gardens of Rest 236m · 3 min walk
- Victoria Park 895m · 11 min walk
- The Captain's Garden 916m · 11 min walk
- Sandown Castle Community Garden 1227m · 15 min walk
schools (3)
- Sandown School 305m · 4 min walk
- Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School 1622m · 20 min walk
- Sholden Church of England Primary School 1972m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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- St Andrews Road — Dover60
- The Avenue — Dover59
- Duke Street — Dover61
- Brookside — Dover59
- Prince of Wales Terrace — Dover55
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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