Ferndale Road
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: At £330,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth.
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 50, 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), 12% 5-year growth.
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 (£330,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ferndale Road is located in Gravesham, near Gravesend, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 83 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 42% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 225m away. The median property price is £330,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 12 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 334m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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
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 Ferndale Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (5)
- King's Farm Library 491m · 6 min walk
- Dashwood Library 761m · 10 min walk
- Gravesend Library 1414m · 18 min walk
- Coldharbour Library 1639m · 20 min walk
- Riverview Park Library 1990m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Central Avenue Open Space 346m · 4 min walk
- Woodlands Park 639m · 8 min walk
- Dashwood Road Open Space 860m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Whitehill Primary School 335m · 4 min walk
- Saint George's Church of England School 700m · 9 min walk
- Wrotham Road Primary School 966m · 12 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 999m · 12 min walk
- Ifield School 1257m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Woodfield Avenue — Gravesham54
- Lynton Road South — Gravesham54
- Mead Road — Gravesham54
- Trosley Avenue — Gravesham54
- Maritime Gate — Gravesham54
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.