Castle Hill
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.
Moderate investment case — 75% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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%
Moderate investment case — 75% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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%
At £390,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Median price £390,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Castle Hill is located in Medway, near Rochester. Crime is a significant concern, with 725 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 341 violent offences were recorded (47% 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 Rochester Christmas Market (marketplace, 30m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Castle Hill) is 87m away. The median property price is £390,000, with exceptional growth of 75% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 property investors and young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Castle Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 613m · 8 min walk
- Battle Sector X 1395m · 17 min walk
- Virgin Active 1681m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- HOPE Travel CLINIC 894m · 11 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1147m · 14 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1710m · 21 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1947m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 495m · 6 min walk
- Strood Library, Community Hub Strood 795m · 10 min walk
- Medway Archives Centre 1115m · 14 min walk
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1556m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rochester Castle Gardens 34m · 0 min walk
- Suffrage Sensory Garden 183m · 2 min walk
- Eventide Park 217m · 3 min walk
- Eventide Park 220m · 3 min walk
- The Vines 400m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 740m · 9 min walk
- All Faiths Children's Academy 1021m · 13 min walk
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 1167m · 15 min walk
- St Peter's Infant School 1487m · 19 min walk
- Hilltop Primary School 1600m · 20 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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