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Oxford Road

Medway, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £406,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 43% 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), 43% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (8/100) 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
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 50, 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), 43% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Safe area, but environment (8/100) — 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
Below Average

At £406,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

50
Liveability Score
Top 45% in MedwayTop 37% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 23 transactions (moderate sample), 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 43% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Oxford Road is located in Medway, near Gillingham. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 253m away. The median property price is £406,000, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 426m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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) Fair (55)

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

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (8)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (65)

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

£406,000
Median Price
23
Transactions (2014–2025)
+42.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Oxford Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Third Avenue West bus_stop253m
Alexandra Avenue bus_stop285m
Napier Road bus_stop290m
Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station rail_station1043m

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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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