Lytham Close
Medway, England
Reality check: At £336,995, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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 90), 15% 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%
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: liquid market (score 90), 15% 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%
Price (£336,995) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Lytham Close is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 427 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour 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. The nearest transport stop is 160m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £336,995, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 35 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 432m 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 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Lytham Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- lifestyles 319m · 4 min walk
- Gillingham Gymnastics Club 672m · 8 min walk
- TKO Elite 694m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Medway Maritime Hospital 1566m · 20 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1822m · 23 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1898m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Luton Library 945m · 12 min walk
- Walderslade Hook Meadow Library 1919m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Luton Millennium Green 485m · 6 min walk
- Luton Recreation Ground 1168m · 15 min walk
- Capstone Farm Country Park 1861m · 23 min walk
- Chatham Naval Memorial 1986m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- The Victory Academy 432m · 5 min walk
- Luton Primary School 789m · 10 min walk
- Kingfisher Community Primary School 895m · 11 min walk
- Greenvale Primary School 964m · 12 min walk
- Phoenix Primary School 1038m · 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.