Rolvenden Road
Medway, England
Reality check: At £340,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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), 14% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 50, 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), 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (18), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£340,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 14% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Rolvenden Road is located in Medway, near Rochester. Crime rates are above average, with 164 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. 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 307m away. The median property price is £340,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 436m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
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 Rolvenden Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Battle Sector X 1345m · 17 min walk
- The Gym 1613m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Medway Archives Centre 1485m · 19 min walk
- Strood Library, Community Hub Strood 1551m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Liberty Park 810m · 10 min walk
- Watermill Gardens 1507m · 19 min walk
- Eventide Park 1866m · 23 min walk
- Eventide Park 1869m · 23 min walk
- Rochester Castle Gardens 1981m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Hilltop Primary School 437m · 6 min walk
- Wainscott Primary School 483m · 6 min walk
- Temple Mill Primary School 692m · 9 min walk
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 887m · 11 min walk
- All Faiths Children's Academy 1387m · 17 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.
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