Birchfields
Medway, England
Reality check: At £309,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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), 15% 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 15% 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%
Price (£309,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Birchfields is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is around average for the area, with 91 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 44% 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 192m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £309,500, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 144m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Birchfields, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Lordswood Sports and Social Club 1252m · 16 min walk
- Lordswood Leisure Centre 1304m · 16 min walk
- JD Gyms 1932m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Walderslade Village Library 211m · 3 min walk
- Walderslade Hook Meadow Library 1114m · 14 min walk
- Lordswood Library 1374m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Princes Avenue Recreation Ground 124m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- Walderslade Primary School 145m · 2 min walk
- Oaklands School 738m · 9 min walk
- Greenacre School 1013m · 13 min walk
- Maundene School 1194m · 15 min walk
- Walderslade School 1214m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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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.