Ross Street
Medway, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £240,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ross Street is located in Medway, near Rochester. Crime is a significant concern, with 367 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Pollo Cabaña (fast food, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Fort Street) is 106m away. The median property price is £240,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 215m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% 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)
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: warm
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 Ross Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 1513m · 19 min walk
- Virgin Active 1795m · 22 min walk
- Battle Sector X 1888m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- City Way Health Clinic 380m · 5 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 927m · 12 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1300m · 16 min walk
- HOPE Travel CLINIC 1508m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 465m · 6 min walk
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1254m · 16 min walk
- Strood Library, Community Hub Strood 1690m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- The Vines 539m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 215m · 3 min walk
- Fort Pitt Grammar School 577m · 7 min walk
- St Peter's Infant School 646m · 8 min walk
- Delce Academy 1295m · 16 min walk
- The Rochester Grammar School 1337m · 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.