Chilham Close
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.
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
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%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
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%
Good entry point at £165,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Chilham Close is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 657 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 330 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 Medway Talking Therapies (clinic, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ordnance Street) is 74m away. The median property price is £165,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 10 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 55/100 (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: stable
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 Chilham Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Medway Park Sports Centre 1974m · 25 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Medway Talking Therapies 55m · 1 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 511m · 6 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 568m · 7 min walk
- Medway Maritime Hospital 1545m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 952m · 12 min walk
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1216m · 15 min walk
- Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham 1978m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Victoria Gardens 297m · 4 min walk
- Fort Pitt Gardens 363m · 4 min walk
- Maureen Allen Memorial Garden 711m · 9 min walk
- The Paddock 737m · 9 min walk
- Riverside Gardens 800m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Church of England Infant School 110m · 1 min walk
- St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School 225m · 3 min walk
- Fort Pitt Grammar School 331m · 4 min walk
- Greenvale Primary School 930m · 12 min walk
- Balfour Junior School 1005m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fort Pitt Street — Medway50
- Richmond Road — Medway50
- John Street — Medway55
- Ordnance Street — Medway48
- Copenhagen Road — Medway50
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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