Exton Gardens
Maidstone, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
Safety score of 30 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 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£742,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Median price £742,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Exton Gardens is located in Maidstone, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 217 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 59% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 309m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £742,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 252m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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), 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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Exton Gardens, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Bearsted Library 1339m · 17 min walk
- Bearsted Library 1542m · 19 min walk
- Madginford Library 1694m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Weavering Park 479m · 6 min walk
- Vinters Valley Nature Reserve 920m · 12 min walk
- Mote Park 1813m · 23 min walk
- Bearsted Woodland Trust 1939m · 24 min walk
- Old Spot Lane Nature Area 1981m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- School of Science and Technology Maidstone 252m · 3 min walk
- Leigh Academy Bearsted 252m · 3 min walk
- Leigh Academy Snowfields 252m · 3 min walk
- Thurnham Church of England Infant School 1008m · 13 min walk
- Roseacre Junior School 1008m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Skinner Close — Maidstone41
- Rampion Close — Maidstone46
- Bilberry Close — Maidstone46
- Parchment Close — Maidstone47
- Grovewood Drive South — Maidstone45
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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