Michael Gardens
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £366,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £366,000 based on only 15 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Michael Gardens is located in Gravesham, near Gravesend, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 96 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 257m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £366,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Michael Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Cascades Leisure Centre 914m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Riverview Park Library 452m · 6 min walk
- Marling Cross Library 612m · 8 min walk
- King's Farm Library 1695m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Warren 511m · 6 min walk
- Cyclopark East 1563m · 20 min walk
- Central Avenue Open Space 1964m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- The Riverview Academy 601m · 8 min walk
- Singlewell Primary School 612m · 8 min walk
- Tymberwood Academy 949m · 12 min walk
- Thamesview School 983m · 12 min walk
- Estuary Academy 1640m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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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.