Osborne Road
Medway, England
Reality check: At £215,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% 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: 29% 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 29% 5-year growth.
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Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
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Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £215,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (90) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Osborne Road is located in Medway, near Gillingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 353 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 165 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Best-one (convenience, 134m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Duncan Road) is 105m away. The median property price is £215,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 467m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Osborne Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Medway Park Sports Centre 870m · 11 min walk
- Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowling Club 1020m · 13 min walk
- Waterfront Leisure Centre 1650m · 21 min walk
- TKO Elite 1745m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Medway Maritime Hospital 826m · 10 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1715m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham 627m · 8 min walk
- Luton Library 1775m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Balmoral Gardens 129m · 2 min walk
- Communal Garden - Bell House 607m · 8 min walk
- Herb Garden 689m · 9 min walk
- Hillyfields Community Park 764m · 10 min walk
- Prince Arthur Park 984m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy 468m · 6 min walk
- Oasis Academy Skinner Street 479m · 6 min walk
- Barnsole Primary School 634m · 8 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 671m · 8 min walk
- Burnt Oak Primary School 872m · 11 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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