Globe Lane
Medway, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. 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 (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Globe Lane is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 2010 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 758 violent offences were recorded (38% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 30m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Globe Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Medway Park Sports Centre 1291m · 16 min walk
- Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowling Club 1323m · 16 min walk
- Battle Sector X 1612m · 20 min walk
- PureGym 1900m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- 4 Clover Street 434m · 5 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 688m · 9 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 871m · 11 min walk
- Medway Maritime Hospital 1286m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 268m · 3 min walk
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1275m · 16 min walk
- Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham 1347m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Paddock 21m · 0 min walk
- Riverside Gardens 110m · 1 min walk
schools (5)
- Brompton-Westbrook Primary School 635m · 8 min walk
- St John's Church of England Infant School 765m · 10 min walk
- St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School 781m · 10 min walk
- Fort Pitt Grammar School 824m · 10 min walk
- New Road Primary School 860m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Whiffen's Avenue — Medway45
- Whiffen's Avenue W — Medway45
- Great Lines — Medway41
- Holborn Lane — Medway41
- Higgins Lane — Medway41
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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