George Lane
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: 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£178,000).
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: 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£178,000).
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 £178,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
George Lane 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 dominates reports. 341 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Rochester Guildhall Museum) is 83m away. The median property price is £178,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 9 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 transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 48/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 41/100. 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)
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 9 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 George Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 679m · 8 min walk
- Battle Sector X 1294m · 16 min walk
- Virgin Active 1792m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- HOPE Travel CLINIC 1011m · 13 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1095m · 14 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1647m · 21 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1864m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 450m · 6 min walk
- Strood Library, Community Hub Strood 861m · 11 min walk
- Medway Archives Centre 1181m · 15 min walk
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1449m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Rochester Castle Gardens 152m · 2 min walk
- The Vines 423m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 742m · 9 min walk
- All Faiths Children's Academy 1075m · 13 min walk
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 1166m · 15 min walk
- St Peter's Infant School 1498m · 19 min walk
- Hilltop Primary School 1584m · 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.