Prospect Place
Gravesham, Kent, England
Reality check: At £218,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 54% 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: 54% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 54% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £218,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (58) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Prospect Place is located in Gravesham, near Gravesend, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 344 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 162 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Church Walk) is 159m away. The median property price is £218,000, with exceptional growth of 54% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 240m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: 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 Prospect Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1007m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Gravesend Library 826m · 10 min walk
- King's Farm Library 1536m · 19 min walk
- Dashwood Library 1793m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gordon Gardens 387m · 5 min walk
- Gordon Promenade 461m · 6 min walk
- Fort Gardens 492m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church Gardens 643m · 8 min walk
- Gravesend Library Reading Garden 818m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Chantry Community Primary School 241m · 3 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 453m · 6 min walk
- St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend 542m · 7 min walk
- St John's Catholic Comprehensive 811m · 10 min walk
- Whitehill Primary School 1432m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wellington Street — Gravesham55
- Albion Road — Gravesham55
- Augustine Road — Gravesham53
- Brunswick Walk — Gravesham52
- Huntley Avenue — Gravesham52
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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