Roman Road
Thanet, Kent, England
Reality check: At £217,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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: 32% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£217,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Roman Road is located in Thanet, near Ramsgate, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 247 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Sense (social facility, 89m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 113m away. The median property price is £217,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 133m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: stable
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 Roman Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Bannatyne Health Club 1129m · 14 min walk
- The Gym 1134m · 14 min walk
- Obsidian 1137m · 14 min walk
- PureGym 1217m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Newington Road Clinic 1316m · 16 min walk
- Dashwood Medical Centre 1543m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Jackey Bakers Recreation Ground 542m · 7 min walk
- Ellington Park 1473m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Dame Janet Primary Academy 134m · 2 min walk
- Foreland Fields School 671m · 8 min walk
- The Royal Harbour Academy 671m · 8 min walk
- Ramsgate Arts Primary School 673m · 8 min walk
- St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy 1285m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Winifred Avenue — Thanet46
- Violet Avenue — Thanet44
- Roselawn Gardens — Thanet48
- Helmdon Close — Thanet48
- Hopes Lane — 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.