Manchester Close
Medway, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Manchester Close is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime levels are below the local average (39 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 135m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 334m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Manchester Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- lifestyles 898m · 11 min walk
- Gillingham Gymnastics Club 1030m · 13 min walk
- TKO Elite 1535m · 19 min walk
- Lordswood Sports and Social Club 1724m · 22 min walk
- Lordswood Leisure Centre 1781m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Walderslade Hook Meadow Library 1457m · 18 min walk
- Luton Library 1529m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Capstone Farm Country Park 890m · 11 min walk
- Luton Recreation Ground 1414m · 18 min walk
- Luton Millennium Green 1628m · 20 min walk
- Darland Banks 1786m · 22 min walk
- Princes Avenue Recreation Ground 1923m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Kingfisher Community Primary School 334m · 4 min walk
- Maundene School 791m · 10 min walk
- Bradfields Academy 1043m · 13 min walk
- INSPIRE Free Special School 1043m · 13 min walk
- The Rowans 1043m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lynton Drive — Medway54
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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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