Chancery Lane
Maidstone, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £170,500, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (39) is below average.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (39) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (39), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £170,500, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (39) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chancery Lane is located in Maidstone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 243 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Crompton Gardens) is 204m away. The median property price is £170,500. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district.
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: stable
Based on 8 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Chancery Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- David Lloyd 698m · 9 min walk
- Bob Prowse Health Club 1106m · 14 min walk
- Bob Prowse Health Club 1111m · 14 min walk
libraries (1)
- Kent History and Library Centre, Maidstone 1260m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Trinity Park 510m · 6 min walk
- Collis (Millennium Green) 530m · 7 min walk
- Brenchley Gardens 830m · 10 min walk
- South Park 1262m · 16 min walk
- Whatman Park 1569m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough 555m · 7 min walk
- Invicta Grammar School 653m · 8 min walk
- Maidstone Grammar School 675m · 8 min walk
- South Borough Primary School 915m · 11 min walk
- Park Way Primary School 1239m · 16 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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