Watermark Road
Maidstone, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £454,995, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £454,995 based on only 11 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Watermark Road is located in Maidstone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 438 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 160 violent offences were recorded (37% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Springfield) is 176m away. The median property price is £454,995. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 442m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: stable
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 Watermark Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- David Lloyd 1356m · 17 min walk
libraries (1)
- Kent History and Library Centre, Maidstone 304m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Whatman Park 250m · 3 min walk
- Brenchley Gardens 695m · 9 min walk
- Allington (Millennium Green) 770m · 10 min walk
- Ringlestone Park 886m · 11 min walk
- Trinity Park 986m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 443m · 6 min walk
- The Maplesden Noakes School 529m · 7 min walk
- North Borough Junior School 607m · 8 min walk
- St Paul's Infant School 659m · 8 min walk
- Brunswick House Primary School 701m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Chimney Avenue — Maidstone54
- Hollander Mews — Maidstone53
- Wyatt Street — Maidstone49
- Little Buckland Avenue — Maidstone53
- Cloudberry Close — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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