Discovery Road
Maidstone, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£577,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Discovery Road is located in Maidstone, near Bearsted, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (63 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. 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 413m away. The median property price is £577,500. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% 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)
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
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 Discovery Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Marriot Leisure 1118m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Madginford Library 506m · 6 min walk
- Bearsted Library 1404m · 18 min walk
- Bearsted Library 1474m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mallards Way Park 266m · 3 min walk
- Old Spot Lane Nature Area 600m · 8 min walk
- Bearsted Woodland Trust 927m · 12 min walk
- Bearsted Woodland Trust 1250m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Madginford Primary School 506m · 6 min walk
- Thurnham Church of England Infant School 1107m · 14 min walk
- Roseacre Junior School 1107m · 14 min walk
- Greenfields Community Primary School 1696m · 21 min walk
- Senacre Wood Primary School 1832m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Yeoman Way — Maidstone55
- Copsewood Way — Maidstone55
- Golden Wood Close — Maidstone53
- Cheviot Gardens — Maidstone53
- Conifer Drive — Maidstone53
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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