Dalby Square
Thanet, Kent, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £148,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 59% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 59% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£148,000).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 59% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£148,000).
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%
Good entry point at £148,000, 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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Dalby Square is located in Thanet, near Margate, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 473 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 220 violent offences were recorded (47% 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 nearest transport stop is 82m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £148,000, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 70 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 5 schools within 2 km, 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dalby Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Urban Fitness 550m · 7 min walk
- Dane Park Bowling Club 579m · 7 min walk
- Blue Wave Hydrotherapy 655m · 8 min walk
- Infinity Fitness 695m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Margate Foot Clinic 1509m · 19 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital 1628m · 20 min walk
- Medical Health Clinic 1800m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Margate Library 807m · 10 min walk
- Cliftonville Library 1954m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dalby Square Communal Gardens 41m · 0 min walk
- GRASS Community Garden 238m · 3 min walk
- The Oval Gardens 369m · 5 min walk
- Winter Gardens 447m · 6 min walk
- Dane Park 691m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School 853m · 11 min walk
- Cliftonville Primary School 1264m · 16 min walk
- Drapers Mills Primary Academy 1327m · 17 min walk
- St Anthony's School 1454m · 18 min walk
- Salmestone Primary School 1590m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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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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