Solomons Road
Medway, England
Reality check: At £825,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 3000% 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: 3000% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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%
Strong case: 3000% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £825,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Solomons Road is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime is a significant concern, with 2010 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 758 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is McDonald's (fast food, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Brook Iceland) is 148m away. The median property price is £825,000, with exceptional growth of 3000% over five years. Based on 5 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 494m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Other | 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)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Solomons Road in Medway on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Solomons Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Medway Park Sports Centre 1319m · 16 min walk
- Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowling Club 1392m · 17 min walk
- TKO Elite 1809m · 23 min walk
- Battle Sector X 1969m · 25 min walk
hospitals (4)
- 4 Clover Street 173m · 2 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 621m · 8 min walk
- Medway Maritime Hospital 988m · 12 min walk
- City Way Health Clinic 1030m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 623m · 8 min walk
- Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham 1306m · 16 min walk
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 1549m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Town Hall Gardens 227m · 3 min walk
- The Paddock 345m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- New Road Primary School 495m · 6 min walk
- St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School 603m · 8 min walk
- Brompton-Westbrook Primary School 621m · 8 min walk
- St John's Church of England Infant School 643m · 8 min walk
- Phoenix Primary School 894m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Manor Mews — Medway49
- Jubilee Terrace — Medway43
- Spritsail Way — Medway50
- Roach Street — Medway37
- Glenway Road — Medway51
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: