Suffolk Road
Maidstone, Kent, England
Reality check: At £209,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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), 12% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £209,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Suffolk Road is located in Maidstone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 37m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £209,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 239m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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)
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: 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 Suffolk Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Bob Prowse Health Club 1516m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Shepway Library 350m · 4 min walk
- Madginford Library 1610m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mote Park 997m · 12 min walk
- Old Steve's Wreck 1181m · 15 min walk
- Old Spot Lane Nature Area 1350m · 17 min walk
- South Park 1362m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Greenfields Community Primary School 240m · 3 min walk
- Leigh Academy Oaks 785m · 10 min walk
- Park Way Primary School 979m · 12 min walk
- Senacre Wood Primary School 1112m · 14 min walk
- Five Acre Wood School 1154m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Foster Clarke Drive — Maidstone52
- Oxford Road — Maidstone52
- Barham Close — Maidstone51
- Castle View — Maidstone51
- Wrangleden Close — Maidstone51
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.