B2055
Thanet, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
B2055 is located in Thanet, near Margate, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 515 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 159 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Cecil Square) is 63m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 283m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from B2055, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Infinity Fitness 105m · 1 min walk
- hotpod yoga 165m · 2 min walk
- Blue Wave Hydrotherapy 418m · 5 min walk
- Dane Park Bowling Club 765m · 10 min walk
- Margate Lawn Tennis Club 897m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Margate Foot Clinic 984m · 12 min walk
- Medical Health Clinic 1036m · 13 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital 1292m · 16 min walk
- Green Banks Centre for Disabled Children 1562m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hawley Square 128m · 2 min walk
- Trinity Gardens 340m · 4 min walk
- Fort Hill 387m · 5 min walk
- Gina Malick Memorial Garden 453m · 6 min walk
- Fort Hill 511m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School 284m · 4 min walk
- Salmestone Primary School 1020m · 13 min walk
- Drapers Mills Primary Academy 1216m · 15 min walk
- Hartsdown Academy 1334m · 17 min walk
- Garlinge Primary School and Nursery 1676m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St John's Street — Thanet50
- Grosvenor Hill — Thanet48
- Churchfield Place — Thanet50
- Fort Road — Thanet48
- Cobb Court — Thanet47
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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