Laburnum Grove
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £177,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 268% 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: 268% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,000).
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 268% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,000).
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%
Good entry point at £177,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Laburnum Grove is located in Gravesham, near Northfleet, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 359 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 179 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). 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 69m away. The median property price is £177,000, with exceptional growth of 268% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 100m 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 43 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Laburnum Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Iron House Gym 1140m · 14 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1611m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Fleet Health Campus 622m · 8 min walk
- Springhead Health Ltd 644m · 8 min walk
- Gravesham Community Hospital 1675m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hive House Library, Northfleet 1039m · 13 min walk
- Coldharbour Library 1251m · 16 min walk
- Dashwood Library 1812m · 23 min walk
- Gravesend Library 1970m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Northfleet Urban Country Park 557m · 7 min walk
- Ebbsfleet River Park 1115m · 14 min walk
- Wombwell Park 1304m · 16 min walk
- Dashwood Road Open Space 1614m · 20 min walk
- Woodlands Park 1879m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Rosherville Church of England Academy 100m · 1 min walk
- St Botolph's Church of England Primary School 295m · 4 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet 378m · 5 min walk
- Northfleet Nursery School 545m · 7 min walk
- Northfleet Technology College 903m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tooley Street — Gravesham43
- Mountside Close — Gravesham43
- York Road — Gravesham44
- Portland Road — Gravesham41
- Foxwood Grove — Gravesham42
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.