Old Road West
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: liquid market (score 90), 15% 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 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 (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £295,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Old Road West is located in Gravesham, near Gravesend, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 129 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is atm (atm, 43m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Petrol Station) is 61m away. The median property price is £295,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 173 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 301m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Old Road West, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- NRG 946m · 12 min walk
- Iron House Gym 1205m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Gravesham Community Hospital 1104m · 14 min walk
- Fleet Health Campus 1403m · 18 min walk
- Springhead Health Ltd 1437m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Dashwood Library 421m · 5 min walk
- Coldharbour Library 987m · 12 min walk
- Gravesend Library 1068m · 13 min walk
- King's Farm Library 1370m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Dashwood Road Open Space 85m · 1 min walk
- Woodlands Park 379m · 5 min walk
- Central Avenue Open Space 1093m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 302m · 4 min walk
- Wrotham Road Primary School 579m · 7 min walk
- Saint George's Church of England School 634m · 8 min walk
- Shears Green Infant School 1010m · 13 min walk
- Shears Green Junior School 1150m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hillier Crescent — Gravesham60
- Kent Road — Gravesham62
- Essex Road — Gravesham62
- Mayfield Road — Gravesham61
- Granville Road — Gravesham60
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.
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