Farlow Close
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 42% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 42% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Price (£235,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Farlow Close is located in Gravesham, near Northfleet, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 96 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 49% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 150m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 50m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Farlow Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Cyclopark 628m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Fleet Health Campus 1636m · 20 min walk
- Springhead Health Ltd 1643m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dashwood Library 779m · 10 min walk
- Coldharbour Library 920m · 12 min walk
- King's Farm Library 1502m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woodlands Park 891m · 11 min walk
- Central Avenue Open Space 1095m · 14 min walk
- Dashwood Road Open Space 1097m · 14 min walk
- Wombwell Park 1434m · 18 min walk
- Cyclopark East 1529m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Shears Green Junior School 50m · 1 min walk
- Shears Green Infant School 174m · 2 min walk
- Saint George's Church of England School 636m · 8 min walk
- Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 1416m · 18 min walk
- Copperfield Academy 1520m · 19 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.