Shaws Way
Medway, England
Reality check: At £440,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% 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: 42% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£440,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Shaws Way is located in Medway, near Rochester. Crime is around average for the area, with 117 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Maidstone Road Post Office (post office, 24m). The nearest transport stop is 153m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £440,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 347m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Shaws Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Virgin Active 1424m · 18 min walk
- The Gym 1989m · 25 min walk
hospitals (4)
- City Way Health Clinic 1098m · 14 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1406m · 18 min walk
- HOPE Travel CLINIC 1673m · 21 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1862m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1225m · 15 min walk
- Thomas Aveling School and Community Library 1423m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Watts Meadow 219m · 3 min walk
- Fort Clarence Gardens 550m · 7 min walk
- Copperfield Park 556m · 7 min walk
- Churchfields 944m · 12 min walk
- The Vines 1134m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School 347m · 4 min walk
- St Peter's Infant School 372m · 5 min walk
- The Rochester Grammar School 603m · 8 min walk
- Delce Academy 661m · 8 min walk
- Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 731m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bedgebury Close — Medway54
- Rowland Close — Medway52
- Southfields — Medway53
- Abbotts Close — Medway53
- Friston Way — Medway56
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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