Clarendon Road
Thanet, Kent, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £172,250 with hot market liquidity. Strong 33% 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), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£172,250).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£172,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £172,250, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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
Clarendon Road is located in Thanet, near Margate, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 481 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 256 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Stirling (hairdresser, 58m). The nearest transport stop is 148m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £172,250, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Clarendon Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Urban Fitness 200m · 2 min walk
- Dane Park Bowling Club 206m · 3 min walk
- Blue Wave Hydrotherapy 505m · 6 min walk
- Thanet Indoor Bowls Centre 709m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Margate Foot Clinic 1261m · 16 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital 1284m · 16 min walk
- Medical Health Clinic 1856m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Margate Library 866m · 11 min walk
- Cliftonville Library 1672m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- GRASS Community Garden 253m · 3 min walk
- Dane Park 324m · 4 min walk
- Dalby Square Communal Gardens 451m · 6 min walk
- Orchard Shed Project 468m · 6 min walk
- The Oval Gardens 487m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School 766m · 10 min walk
- Drapers Mills Primary Academy 931m · 12 min walk
- Cliftonville Primary School 951m · 12 min walk
- St Anthony's School 1069m · 13 min walk
- Northdown Primary School 1251m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Randolph Square — Thanet46
- Ethelbert Terrace — Thanet45
- Ethelbert Gardens — Thanet46
- Albion Road — Thanet44
- The Passage — Thanet48
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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