Ifield Way

Gravesham, Kent, England

Suburban residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Medium 🚀 Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £262,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

📈
Best fit: Investors Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 32% 5-year growth.

👪 Families
Fair

Safety score of 30 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%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 32% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £262,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

52
Liveability Score
Top 2% in Gravesham Top 2% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 34 transactions

How Life Works Here

Ifield Way is located in Gravesham, near Gravesend, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 171 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% of reports. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The nearest transport stop is 68m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £262,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 157m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Good (65)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£262,500
Median Price
34
Transactions (2014–2026)
+32.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Marling Cross Library 108m (1.4 min walk)
Mackenzie Way Branch Surgery 120m (1.5 min walk)
Reflections... 121m (1.5 min walk)
Moores Convenience Store 124m (1.6 min walk)

Transport Links

Ifield Way bus_stop 68m
Mackenzie Way Shops bus_stop 90m
Thistledown bus_stop 126m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.