Balfour Road
Medway, England
Reality check: At £218,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 49% 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), 49% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 49% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £218,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Balfour Road is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 445 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Bhavi General Store (convenience, 26m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 260m away. The median property price is £218,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 150m 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 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Balfour Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- lifestyles 1782m · 22 min walk
- TKO Elite 1931m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Medway Talking Therapies 901m · 11 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1219m · 15 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1233m · 15 min walk
- Medway Maritime Hospital 1928m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Thomas Aveling School and Community Library 1268m · 16 min walk
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1801m · 22 min walk
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1835m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Friston Way Park 940m · 12 min walk
- Copperfield Park 959m · 12 min walk
- Victoria Gardens 1114m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Balfour Junior School 150m · 2 min walk
- Holcombe Grammar School 641m · 8 min walk
- St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School 797m · 10 min walk
- St John's Church of England Infant School 808m · 10 min walk
- Fort Pitt Grammar School 1011m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cornwallis Avenue — Medway47
- Waghorn Street — Medway48
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- Applecross Close — Medway48
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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