Crest Road
Medway, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£295,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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%
Market score 45, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £295,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Crest Road is located in Medway, near Rochester. Crime is around average for the area, with 112 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 52% 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 132m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £295,000, though prices have fallen 26% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 151m away. The data suggests this area could appeal to families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Crest Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 1909m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Medway Talking Therapies 1444m · 18 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1465m · 18 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1869m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Thomas Aveling School and Community Library 692m · 9 min walk
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1866m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Copperfield Park 272m · 3 min walk
- Friston Way Park 535m · 7 min walk
- Watts Meadow 1022m · 13 min walk
- Fort Clarence Gardens 1372m · 17 min walk
- Fort Pitt Gardens 1510m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Crest Infant School 151m · 2 min walk
- Delce Academy 165m · 2 min walk
- The Rochester Grammar School 317m · 4 min walk
- Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 442m · 6 min walk
- The Thomas Aveling School 692m · 9 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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