Victoria Street
Medway, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £177,750 with hot market liquidity. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,750).
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £177,750, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Victoria 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 dominate reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Legends Cafe (cafe, 13m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (East Row) is 91m away. The median property price is £177,750, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 98 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 195m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Victoria Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 1273m · 16 min walk
- Battle Sector X 1661m · 21 min walk
- Virgin Active 1785m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- City Way Health Clinic 509m · 6 min walk
- Medway Talking Therapies 1085m · 14 min walk
- HOPE Travel CLINIC 1349m · 17 min walk
- 4 Clover Street 1397m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester 201m · 2 min walk
- Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham 1211m · 15 min walk
- Strood Library, Community Hub Strood 1452m · 18 min walk
- Medway Archives Centre 1771m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Eastgate Gardens 248m · 3 min walk
- The Vines 325m · 4 min walk
- Furrell's Park 374m · 5 min walk
- Eventide Park 682m · 8 min walk
- Eventide Park 685m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 195m · 2 min walk
- Fort Pitt Grammar School 750m · 9 min walk
- St Peter's Infant School 899m · 11 min walk
- St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School 1395m · 17 min walk
- Delce Academy 1548m · 19 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.
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