Gerald Road
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 33% 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: 33% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (7), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 33% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (7), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£285,000) 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Prices grew 33% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Gerald Road is located in Gravesham, near Gravesend, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 46% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Big Daddy's (fast food, 134m). The nearest transport stop is 138m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £285,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 238m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Gerald Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- King's Farm Library 1442m · 18 min walk
- Gravesend Library 1554m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gordon Gardens 1121m · 14 min walk
- Gordon Promenade 1138m · 14 min walk
- Christ Church Gardens 1140m · 14 min walk
- Fort Gardens 1223m · 15 min walk
- Gravesend Library Reading Garden 1544m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend 239m · 3 min walk
- St John's Catholic Comprehensive 458m · 6 min walk
- Westcourt Primary School 649m · 8 min walk
- Estuary Academy 806m · 10 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 985m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Roehampton Close — Gravesham41
- Havengore Avenue — Gravesham42
- Denton Court Road — Gravesham43
- Freeman Road — Gravesham46
- Abbey Road — Gravesham48
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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