Eastern Road

Swale, Kent, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Starter home Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

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

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £150,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

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

51
Liveability Score
Top 18% in SwaleTop 32% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 5 transactions — median not shown, 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.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 15 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Eastern Road is located in Swale, near Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 479 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 242 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 19 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), restaurant (4), and clothes (2). The closest is Leysdown-on-Sea Post Office (post office, 64m). The nearest transport stop is 105m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £150,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, and a notable retired population. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district. 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 Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (47)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (15)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

Median not shown (5 sales)
5
Transactions (2015–2017)

Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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

See properties available on this street

We don't list properties ourselves. Search Eastern Road in Swale on these portals:

View on Rightmove → View on Zoopla → View on OnTheMarket →

Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.

Nearby Amenities

Leysdown-on-Sea Post Office64m (0.8 min walk)
Leysdown Pharmacy69m (0.9 min walk)
Good Head His and Hers73m (0.9 min walk)
4th Generation Clothing79m (1 min walk)
Premier (Smith's)82m (1 min walk)
Woody's Fish and Chip Co.87m (1.1 min walk)
Boyce's Bakery96m (1.2 min walk)
Little Stitch's98m (1.2 min walk)
Dining Room101m (1.3 min walk)
K K Chinese101m (1.3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Eastern Road, with detailed information for each.

parks & green spaces (3)

Transport Links

Shops bus_stop105m
Rose and Crown bus_stop130m
Nutts Avenue bus_stop215m
Bus Terminus bus_stop272m
Vanity Holiday Park bus_stop356m

Similar Streets

Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.

Data updated: