Hare Street
Medway, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). 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 (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%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Hare Street is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 374 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 189 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). 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 157m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 197m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 41 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 Hare Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- TKO Elite 931m · 12 min walk
- Gillingham Gymnastics Club 1440m · 18 min walk
- lifestyles 1449m · 18 min walk
- Medway Park Sports Centre 1572m · 20 min walk
- Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowling Club 1711m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Medway Maritime Hospital 455m · 6 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 915m · 11 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1246m · 16 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1801m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Luton Library 1187m · 15 min walk
- Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham 1416m · 18 min walk
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1486m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Luton Millennium Green 714m · 9 min walk
- Chatham Naval Memorial 842m · 10 min walk
- Town Hall Gardens 1030m · 13 min walk
- Great Lines Heritage Park 1062m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 197m · 2 min walk
- New Road Primary School 431m · 5 min walk
- Phoenix Primary School 627m · 8 min walk
- Luton Primary School 756m · 10 min walk
- The Victory Academy 878m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- South Road — Medway43
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.