Lansdowne Road
Medway, England
Reality check: At £243,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% 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: liquid market (score 70), 18% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 18% 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £243,000 — 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.
How Life Works Here
Lansdowne Road is located in Medway, near Rochester. Crime is a significant concern, with 445 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 (Beresford Avenue) is 244m away. The median property price is £243,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 223m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above 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: warm
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 Lansdowne Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- lifestyles 1872m · 23 min walk
- TKO Elite 1999m · 25 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Medway Talking Therapies 841m · 10 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1144m · 14 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1185m · 15 min walk
- Medway Maritime Hospital 1945m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Thomas Aveling School and Community Library 1281m · 16 min walk
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1741m · 22 min walk
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1743m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Copperfield Park 900m · 11 min walk
- Friston Way Park 962m · 12 min walk
- Victoria Gardens 1040m · 13 min walk
- The Paddock 1512m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Balfour Junior School 223m · 3 min walk
- Holcombe Grammar School 735m · 9 min walk
- St John's Church of England Infant School 754m · 9 min walk
- St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School 757m · 10 min walk
- Fort Pitt Grammar School 927m · 12 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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