Is Wingham Close in Medway safe?

Wingham Close scores 30/100 for safety — crime rates are above average for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Wingham Close?

The median property price on Wingham Close is £265,000, based on 9 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Wingham Close best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 28% 5-year growth.

Wingham Close

Medway, England

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

Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: 28% 5-year growth.

Families

Below Average

Safety score of 30 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%

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: 28% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by safety (30), 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

Below Average

Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

Liveability Score

Top 73% in MedwayTop 68% nationally

Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 9 transactions

How Life Works Here

Wingham Close is located in Medway, near Gillingham. Crime rates are above average, with 296 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 84m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 407m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Below Average (30)

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 Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

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

£265,000

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2025)

+27.9%

5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 9 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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Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Wingham Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

The Gym 967m · 12 min walk

libraries (2)

Twydall Library, Community Hub Twydall 333m · 4 min walk
Rainham Library 1493m · 19 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Cozenton Park 1214m · 15 min walk
Riverside Country Park 1271m · 16 min walk
Rainham Dock 1832m · 23 min walk
Platters Park 1845m · 23 min walk
Queen Elizabeth Fields 1990m · 25 min walk

schools (5)

Twydall Primary School and Nursery 408m · 5 min walk
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School 569m · 7 min walk
Rainham Mark Grammar School 666m · 8 min walk
Featherby Infant and Nursery School 772m · 10 min walk
Thames View Primary School 887m · 11 min walk

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Transport Links

Wingham Close bus_stop84m

Bodiam Close bus_stop212m

Shops bus_stop260m

Beechings Green bus_stop270m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

62% data uniqueness

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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.

Data updated: 2026-06-11