Clarence Place
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £308,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Clarence Place is located in Gravesham, near Gravesend, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 447 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 216 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Tivoli House) is 151m away. The median property price is £308,000, though prices have fallen 25% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 294m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Clarence Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 803m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Gravesend Library 627m · 8 min walk
- Dashwood Library 1000m · 12 min walk
- King's Farm Library 1180m · 15 min walk
- Coldharbour Library 1720m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Christ Church Gardens 191m · 2 min walk
- Gravesend Library Reading Garden 611m · 8 min walk
- Gordon Gardens 829m · 10 min walk
- Fort Gardens 868m · 11 min walk
- Elizabeth Gardens 984m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Wrotham Road Primary School 295m · 4 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 354m · 4 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 756m · 9 min walk
- Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 804m · 10 min walk
- Whitehill Primary School 1026m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Albion Terrace — Gravesham53
- Augustine Road — Gravesham53
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- Ordnance Road — Gravesham52
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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