Queens Parade
Thanet, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £90,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Queens Parade 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. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Cliftonville Farmers Market (marketplace, 146m). The nearest transport stop is 82m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £90,000. Based on 47 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Queens Parade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Urban Fitness 444m · 6 min walk
- Thanet Indoor Bowls Centre 478m · 6 min walk
- Dane Park Bowling Club 611m · 8 min walk
- Blue Wave Hydrotherapy 801m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Margate Foot Clinic 1633m · 20 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital 1692m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Margate Library 1024m · 13 min walk
- Cliftonville Library 1745m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Oval Gardens 136m · 2 min walk
- GRASS Community Garden 160m · 2 min walk
- Dalby Square Communal Gardens 214m · 3 min walk
- Dane Park 731m · 9 min walk
- Orchard Shed Project 777m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School 1031m · 13 min walk
- Cliftonville Primary School 1077m · 14 min walk
- St Anthony's School 1309m · 16 min walk
- Drapers Mills Primary Academy 1342m · 17 min walk
- Northdown Primary School 1503m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Ethelbert Terrace — Thanet45
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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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