Barnwell Place
Medway, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Barnwell Place is located in Medway, near Gillingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 603 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 280 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Peter's Fish & Chips (fast food, 89m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Copenhagen Road) is 135m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 47/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Barnwell Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Medway Park Sports Centre 854m · 11 min walk
- Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowling Club 1014m · 13 min walk
- TKO Elite 1568m · 20 min walk
- Waterfront Leisure Centre 1888m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Medway Maritime Hospital 566m · 7 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1459m · 18 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1913m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham 613m · 8 min walk
- Luton Library 1641m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Balmoral Gardens 313m · 4 min walk
- Communal Garden - Bell House 588m · 7 min walk
- Great Lines Heritage Park 625m · 8 min walk
- Prince Arthur Park 1031m · 13 min walk
- Lower Lines Park 1268m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy 528m · 7 min walk
- Oasis Academy Skinner Street 543m · 7 min walk
- Barnsole Primary School 800m · 10 min walk
- Burnt Oak Primary School 1048m · 13 min walk
- Chatham Grammar 1114m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- New Cut — Medway47
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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