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Mincers Close

Medway, England

Residential Dense, noisy Car + some transport Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £175,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 70% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 70% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).

Families
Below Average

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (7/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 70% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Safe area, but environment (7/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £175,000, but environment (7) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

48
Liveability Score
Top 47% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 15 transactions (moderate sample), 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 70% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Mincers Close is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime levels are below the local average (69 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 96m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £175,000, with exceptional growth of 70% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 405m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (7)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£175,000
Median Price
15
Transactions (2014–2025)
+70.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Mincers Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (1)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Achilles Road bus_stop96m
Lynton Drive bus_stop335m
The Kestrel Shopping Centre bus_stop337m
Redwood Close bus_stop348m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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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