Hornbeam Avenue
Medway, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £185,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 20% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
Weak across environment (22), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (22), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £185,000, but environment (22) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 20% over 5 years, but environment scores only 22/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Hornbeam Avenue is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is around average for the area, with 91 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 103m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £185,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability.
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 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 Hornbeam Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Lordswood Sports and Social Club 893m · 11 min walk
- Lordswood Leisure Centre 926m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Walderslade Village Library 476m · 6 min walk
- Lordswood Library 848m · 11 min walk
- Walderslade Hook Meadow Library 1600m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Princes Avenue Recreation Ground 655m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Walderslade Primary School 509m · 6 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 872m · 11 min walk
- Swingate Primary School 979m · 12 min walk
- Oaklands School 1257m · 16 min walk
- Maundene School 1490m · 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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