Is Swift Crescent in Medway safe?

Swift Crescent scores 60/100 for safety — broadly average crime levels for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Swift Crescent?

The median property price on Swift Crescent is £174,000, based on 10 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Swift Crescent best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 360% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£174,000).

Swift Crescent

Medway, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £174,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 360% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 360% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£174,000).

Families

Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Good

Strong case: 360% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£174,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Fair

Good entry point at £174,000, but environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 17% in MedwayTop 18% nationally

High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 10 transactions

How Life Works Here

Swift Crescent is located in Medway, near Chatham. Crime levels are below the local average (39 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 160m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £174,000, with exceptional growth of 360% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 376m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£174,000

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2025)

+359.5%

5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

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 Swift Crescent, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (5)

lifestyles 936m · 12 min walk
Gillingham Gymnastics Club 1072m · 13 min walk
TKO Elite 1578m · 20 min walk
Lordswood Sports and Social Club 1684m · 21 min walk
Lordswood Leisure Centre 1741m · 22 min walk

libraries (2)

Walderslade Hook Meadow Library 1433m · 18 min walk
Luton Library 1572m · 20 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Capstone Farm Country Park 889m · 11 min walk
Luton Recreation Ground 1455m · 18 min walk
Luton Millennium Green 1667m · 21 min walk
Darland Banks 1815m · 23 min walk
Princes Avenue Recreation Ground 1883m · 24 min walk

schools (5)

Kingfisher Community Primary School 376m · 5 min walk
Maundene School 758m · 10 min walk
Bradfields Academy 1034m · 13 min walk
INSPIRE Free Special School 1034m · 13 min walk
The Rowans 1034m · 13 min walk

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Transport Links

Swift Crescent bus_stop160m

Kingfisher Drive bus_stop335m

Morrisons bus_stop452m

Coverdale Close bus_stop499m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

68% data uniqueness

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: 2026-06-11