Freshland Road
Maidstone, Kent, England
Reality check: At £342,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 35% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 35% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (9), and school access (45) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 35% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (9), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£342,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Prices grew 35% over 5 years, but environment scores only 9/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Freshland Road is located in Maidstone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 682 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 432 violent offences were recorded (63% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 269m away. The median property price is £342,500, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 471m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: 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 Freshland Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (1)
- Kent History and Library Centre, Maidstone 1953m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Poplar Park 1007m · 13 min walk
- Clare Park 1053m · 13 min walk
- Cornwallis Park 1259m · 16 min walk
- Allington (Millennium Green) 1361m · 17 min walk
- Bridge Mill Way Play Area 1467m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- West Borough Primary School 471m · 6 min walk
- St Simon Stock Catholic School 476m · 6 min walk
- St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone 529m · 7 min walk
- St Augustine Academy 569m · 7 min walk
- Bower Grove School 794m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Farington Close — Maidstone40
- Parsley Way — Maidstone38
- Marigold Way — Maidstone38
- Barming Walk — Maidstone38
- Burdock Court — Maidstone37
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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