Abbey Road
Swale, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (37). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Abbey Road is located in Swale, near Faversham, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 561 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Anchor (pub, 12m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 476m away. The median property price is £400,500. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 290m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 47 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: stable
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 Abbey Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Faversham Urgent Treatment Centre 828m · 10 min walk
- Faversham Dental Access Centre 829m · 10 min walk
- Newton Place Surgery 834m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Abbey Physic Garden 250m · 3 min walk
- Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park 1731m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 290m · 4 min walk
- Davington Primary School 818m · 10 min walk
- The Abbey School 1647m · 21 min walk
- Bysing Wood Primary School 1725m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mount Pleasant — Swale45
- Elm Grove — Swale41
- Worcester Drive — Swale42
- Pippin Close — Swale41
- Cherry Close — Swale41
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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