Colyer Road
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: At £307,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
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 (£307,500) 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
Colyer Road is located in Gravesham, near Northfleet, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 413 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 208 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 270m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £307,500, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 84 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 196m 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 44 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
Semi-Detached | 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 Colyer Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Cyclopark 1456m · 18 min walk
- Iron House Gym 1917m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Springhead Health Ltd 564m · 7 min walk
- Fleet Health Campus 583m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Coldharbour Library 484m · 6 min walk
- Dashwood Library 1359m · 17 min walk
- Hive House Library, Northfleet 1932m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wombwell Park 280m · 4 min walk
- Northfleet Urban Country Park 689m · 9 min walk
- Ebbsfleet River Park 1379m · 17 min walk
- Dashwood Road Open Space 1410m · 18 min walk
- Woodlands Park 1492m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Northfleet School for Girls 196m · 2 min walk
- Northfleet Technology College 321m · 4 min walk
- Painters Ash Primary School 639m · 8 min walk
- St Botolph's Church of England Primary School 954m · 12 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet 1048m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Vale Road — Gravesham44
- Earl Road — Gravesham43
- Lime Avenue — Gravesham45
- Fenners Marsh — Gravesham38
- Marsh View — Gravesham37
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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