Mermaid Close
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: At £307,500, 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.
Strong case: 32% 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: 32% 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 (£307,500) 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
Mermaid Close is located in Gravesham, near Northfleet, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 140 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 174m away. The median property price is £307,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 116m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Mermaid Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Iron House Gym 1055m · 13 min walk
- NRG 1563m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Fleet Health Campus 501m · 6 min walk
- Springhead Health Ltd 533m · 7 min walk
- Gravesham Community Hospital 1552m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Coldharbour Library 1056m · 13 min walk
- Hive House Library, Northfleet 1253m · 16 min walk
- Dashwood Library 1592m · 20 min walk
- Gravesend Library 1825m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Northfleet Urban Country Park 502m · 6 min walk
- Wombwell Park 1208m · 15 min walk
- Ebbsfleet River Park 1240m · 16 min walk
- Dashwood Road Open Space 1399m · 18 min walk
- Woodlands Park 1661m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Botolph's Church of England Primary School 116m · 1 min walk
- Rosherville Church of England Academy 204m · 3 min walk
- Northfleet Nursery School 453m · 6 min walk
- Copperfield Academy 508m · 6 min walk
- Northfleet Technology College 753m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Robinia Avenue — Gravesham53
- Meadow Road — Gravesham52
- Whitworth Close — Gravesham52
- Bonham Way — Gravesham52
- Orchard Road — Gravesham51
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.