Ulster Road
Thanet, Kent, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £245,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (64) may be a compromise.
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
Ulster Road is located in Thanet, near Margate, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 355 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 224 violent offences were recorded (63% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), atm (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Bayleaf (restaurant, 41m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 62m away. The median property price is £245,000. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 225m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Ulster Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Margate Lawn Tennis Club 464m · 6 min walk
- Hartsdown Park 760m · 10 min walk
- Blue Wave Hydrotherapy 762m · 10 min walk
- Infinity Fitness 1017m · 13 min walk
- hotpod yoga 1023m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Margate Foot Clinic 113m · 1 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital 421m · 5 min walk
- Medical Health Clinic 1292m · 16 min walk
- Green Banks Centre for Disabled Children 1354m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tivoli Park 573m · 7 min walk
- Orchard Shed Project 771m · 10 min walk
- Hawley Square 805m · 10 min walk
- Dane Park 842m · 10 min walk
- Trinity Gardens 1208m · 15 min walk
schools (4)
- Salmestone Primary School 226m · 3 min walk
- Drapers Mills Primary Academy 645m · 8 min walk
- Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School 658m · 8 min walk
- Hartsdown Academy 1145m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- King's Place — Thanet51
- Kent Terrace — Thanet51
- Coleman's Yard — Thanet52
- Harbour Street — Thanet58
- Mill Cottages — Thanet59
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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