Station Street
Swale, Kent, England
Reality check: At £282,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 125% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 125% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 125% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (38). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £282,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (80) or environment (38) may be a compromise.
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.
How Life Works Here
Station Street is located in Swale, near Sittingbourne, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 1319 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 426 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). 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 Ocakbasi (restaurant, 14m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Railway Station) is 120m away. The median property price is £282,000, with exceptional growth of 125% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 414m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district. 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
Other | 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 Station Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Albany Park 607m · 8 min walk
- Johnsons Gardens 629m · 8 min walk
- Johnsons Park 686m · 9 min walk
- Rose Walk Park 1641m · 20 min walk
- Highsted Chalk Pits (disused) 1785m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Borden Grammar School 414m · 5 min walk
- Highsted Grammar School 876m · 11 min walk
- Fulston Manor School 958m · 12 min walk
- Milton Court Primary Academy 1125m · 14 min walk
- Regis Manor Primary School 1261m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Millen Road — Swale49
- Central Avenue — Swale51
- South Avenue — Swale47
- William Street — Swale54
- Lavender Court — Swale45
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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