The Passage
Thanet, Kent, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £101,000 with warm market liquidity. Modest 1% growth over 5 years. 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.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market.
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 £101,000, 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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
The Passage 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 closest is The Kitchen (restaurant, 28m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 89m away. The median property price is £101,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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: warm
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 The Passage, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Infinity Fitness 515m · 6 min walk
- Blue Wave Hydrotherapy 622m · 8 min walk
- Dane Park Bowling Club 684m · 9 min walk
- hotpod yoga 690m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Margate Foot Clinic 1464m · 18 min walk
- Medical Health Clinic 1601m · 20 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital 1647m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Winter Gardens 208m · 3 min walk
- Dalby Square Communal Gardens 259m · 3 min walk
- Fort Hill 277m · 4 min walk
- Trinity Gardens 295m · 4 min walk
- Gina Malick Memorial Garden 374m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School 756m · 10 min walk
- Drapers Mills Primary Academy 1403m · 18 min walk
- Cliftonville Primary School 1488m · 19 min walk
- Salmestone Primary School 1530m · 19 min walk
- St Anthony's School 1653m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dane Hill — Thanet49
- Zion Place — Thanet47
- Ethelbert Gardens — Thanet46
- Randolph Square — Thanet46
- Clifton Street — Thanet46
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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