Grange Road
Medway, England
Reality check: At £241,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £241,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Grange Road is located in Medway, near Rochester. Crime is a significant concern, with 421 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 139 violent offences were recorded (33% 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. The closest is Shumi Bangladeshi Takeaway (fast food, 25m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Strood Rail Station) is 164m away. The median property price is £241,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 207 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 338m away. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Grange Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 399m · 5 min walk
- Battle Sector X 1277m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HOPE Travel CLINIC 1068m · 13 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1949m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Strood Library, Community Hub Strood 383m · 5 min walk
- Medway Archives Centre 531m · 7 min walk
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1314m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Watermill Gardens 387m · 5 min walk
- Rochester Castle Gardens 849m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 338m · 4 min walk
- All Faiths Children's Academy 377m · 5 min walk
- Gordons Children's Academy, Infant 758m · 10 min walk
- Hilltop Primary School 800m · 10 min walk
- Temple Mill Primary School 1021m · 13 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.
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