Curzon Road
Medway, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £182,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 27% 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: 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£182,500).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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: 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£182,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £182,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Curzon Road is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 151 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Buller Road) is 224m away. The median property price is £182,500, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 167m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Curzon Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- TKO Elite 1341m · 17 min walk
- lifestyles 1518m · 19 min walk
- Gillingham Gymnastics Club 1723m · 22 min walk
- Medway Park Sports Centre 1961m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- 4 Clover Street 658m · 8 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 715m · 9 min walk
- Medway Maritime Hospital 1105m · 14 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1287m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1359m · 17 min walk
- Luton Library 1660m · 21 min walk
- Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham 1876m · 23 min walk
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1933m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Town Hall Gardens 998m · 12 min walk
- Chatham Naval Memorial 1023m · 13 min walk
- The Paddock 1075m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Phoenix Primary School 168m · 2 min walk
- Greenvale Primary School 257m · 3 min walk
- New Road Primary School 461m · 6 min walk
- St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School 496m · 6 min walk
- St John's Church of England Infant School 610m · 8 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.