Alexandra Road
Medway, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £158,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 39% 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 90), 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£158,000).
Safety score of 15 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, 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 90), 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£158,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), 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 £158,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alexandra Road is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 364 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 200 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 243m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £158,000, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 35 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 139m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 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)
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: hot
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 Alexandra Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- TKO Elite 229m · 3 min walk
- Gillingham Gymnastics Club 727m · 9 min walk
- lifestyles 834m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Medway Maritime Hospital 973m · 12 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1576m · 20 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1811m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Luton Library 541m · 7 min walk
- Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham 1985m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Luton Millennium Green 291m · 4 min walk
- Luton Recreation Ground 909m · 11 min walk
- Chatham Naval Memorial 1554m · 19 min walk
- Great Lines Heritage Park 1707m · 21 min walk
- Balmoral Gardens 1746m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Luton Primary School 140m · 2 min walk
- Chatham Grammar 568m · 7 min walk
- The Victory Academy 660m · 8 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 903m · 11 min walk
- Kingfisher Community Primary School 1342m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Osprey Avenue — Medway42
- Lawn Close — Medway41
- Alfred Close — Medway41
- Milton Road — Medway43
- Chatham Hill — Medway43
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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