Lawn Close
Medway, England
Reality check: At £233,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 52% 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: 52% 5-year growth.
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 52% 5-year growth.
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 (£233,000) and connectivity (transport 40) 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
Lawn Close is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 364 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 200 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 339m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £233,000, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 256m 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 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Lawn Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- TKO Elite 305m · 4 min walk
- Gillingham Gymnastics Club 742m · 9 min walk
- lifestyles 777m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Medway Maritime Hospital 1014m · 13 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1530m · 19 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1741m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Luton Millennium Green 175m · 2 min walk
- Luton Recreation Ground 987m · 12 min walk
- Chatham Naval Memorial 1548m · 19 min walk
- Great Lines Heritage Park 1733m · 22 min walk
- Balmoral Gardens 1817m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Luton Primary School 257m · 3 min walk
- The Victory Academy 543m · 7 min walk
- Chatham Grammar 682m · 8 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 885m · 11 min walk
- New Road Primary School 1056m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Oliver Close — Medway41
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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.