Diana Close
Swale, Kent, England
Reality check: At £259,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (7), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (7), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £259,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (7) 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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 18% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Diana Close is located in Swale, near Sittingbourne, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 393 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 174 violent offences were recorded (44% 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 (The Three Hats) is 166m away. The median property price is £259,250, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 287m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Semi-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 Diana Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Bayford Meadows 804m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Johnsons Park 1116m · 14 min walk
- Johnsons Gardens 1157m · 14 min walk
- The Meads 1157m · 14 min walk
- Milton Creek Country Park 1214m · 15 min walk
- Albany Park 1449m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Milton Court Primary Academy 288m · 4 min walk
- Regis Manor Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- Borden Grammar School 1247m · 16 min walk
- Kemsley Primary Academy 1665m · 21 min walk
- Highsted Grammar School 1686m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hall Close — Swale44
- Musgrave Road — Swale44
- Forge Road — Swale43
- Dumergue Avenue — Swale42
- Edward Vinson Drive — Swale49
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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