Woodside
Medway, England
Reality check: At £455,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£455,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Woodside is located in Medway, near Gillingham. This is a notably low-crime area with only 23 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Post Office Convenience Store (post office, 18m). The nearest transport stop is 95m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £455,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 411m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district.
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
Detached | 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 Woodside, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1845m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Wigmore Library 712m · 9 min walk
- Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead 1107m · 14 min walk
- Rainham Library 1840m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Wigmore Park 414m · 5 min walk
- Platters Park 677m · 8 min walk
- Parkwood Green 974m · 12 min walk
- Cozenton Park 1932m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Fairview Community Primary School 412m · 5 min walk
- Parkwood Primary School 1034m · 13 min walk
- Deanwood Primary School 1200m · 15 min walk
- Rainham School for Girls 1232m · 15 min walk
- The Howard School 1232m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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- Asquith Road — Medway59
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- Hempstead Road — Medway53
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- Middleton Close — Medway56
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.