Sylvan Way
Dorset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (28/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (28/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (28) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sylvan Way is located in Dorset, near Gillingham. Crime levels are below the local average (67 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 83m away. The median property price is £230,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Sylvan Way, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- Frog Hollow 626m · 8 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 698m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Gillingham Primary School 753m · 9 min walk
- Gillingham School 791m · 10 min walk
- Wyke Primary School 1243m · 16 min walk
- Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School 1659m · 21 min walk
- St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 1764m · 22 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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