Sparrow Drive
Medway, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
Weak across environment (26), safety (40), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (26), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £385,000, 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
Median price £385,000 based on only 19 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Sparrow Drive is located in Medway, near Chattenden. Crime is around average for the area, with 282 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 231m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £385,000. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 269m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. 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
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 Sparrow Drive, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hoo Common 568m · 7 min walk
- Deangate Community Parkland 1094m · 14 min walk
- Liberty Park 1490m · 19 min walk
- Pottery Road Recreation Ground 1735m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Chattenden Primary School 269m · 3 min walk
- Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo 1320m · 16 min walk
- St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School 1500m · 19 min walk
- Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough 1625m · 20 min walk
- Wainscott Primary School 1874m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Goldfinch Grove — Medway44
- Old School Court — Medway44
- Swinton Avenue — Medway45
- Chart Place — Medway45
- Bramble Fields Close — Medway42
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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