Burmarsh Close
Medway, England
Reality check: At £225,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% 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), 26% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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 90), 26% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 (£225,000) 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
Burmarsh Close is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is around average for the area, with 220 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 180m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £225,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 47 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 298m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
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: 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 Burmarsh Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Lordswood Sports and Social Club 1347m · 17 min walk
- lifestyles 1353m · 17 min walk
- Lordswood Leisure Centre 1413m · 18 min walk
- Gillingham Gymnastics Club 1588m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Walderslade Hook Meadow Library 1026m · 13 min walk
- Walderslade Village Library 1528m · 19 min walk
- Lordswood Library 1953m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Capstone Farm Country Park 1213m · 15 min walk
- Princes Avenue Recreation Ground 1341m · 17 min walk
- Luton Recreation Ground 1996m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Maundene School 299m · 4 min walk
- Bradfields Academy 861m · 11 min walk
- INSPIRE Free Special School 861m · 11 min walk
- The Rowans 861m · 11 min walk
- Kingfisher Community Primary School 879m · 11 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.