Esplanade
Medway, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
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 — 5% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £270,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (93) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Esplanade is located in Medway, near Rochester. Crime rates are above average, with 229 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 40% of reports. 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 (Hathaway Court) is 79m away. The median property price is £270,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
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
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Esplanade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 1064m · 13 min walk
- Virgin Active 1136m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- HOPE Travel CLINIC 814m · 10 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1109m · 14 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1663m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 686m · 9 min walk
- Strood Library, Community Hub Strood 1207m · 15 min walk
- Medway Archives Centre 1482m · 18 min walk
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1865m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Churchfields 91m · 1 min walk
- Esplanade Gardens 329m · 4 min walk
- Fort Clarence Gardens 421m · 5 min walk
- The Vines 441m · 6 min walk
- Suffrage Sensory Garden 533m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 534m · 7 min walk
- St Peter's Infant School 1031m · 13 min walk
- St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School 1225m · 15 min walk
- All Faiths Children's Academy 1449m · 18 min walk
- The Rochester Grammar School 1533m · 19 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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