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York Avenue

Medway, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £226,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% 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: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

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%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £226,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (57) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

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

52
Liveability Score
Top 29% in MedwayTop 29% nationally
High confidence Based on 45 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

York Avenue is located in Medway, near Gillingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 479 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 285 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Medway League of Friends (convenience, 162m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Medway Maritime Hospital) is 216m away. The median property price is £226,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 45 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 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.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (57)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£226,000
Median Price
45
Transactions (2014–2025)
+18.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Medway League of Friends162m (2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from York Avenue, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Medway Maritime Hospital bus_stop216m
The Westcourt Arms bus_stop322m
Copenhagen Road bus_stop376m
Montgomery Road bus_stop445m
Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station rail_station793m
Chatham Rail Station rail_station1421m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% 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.

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