The Square

Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £332,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 49% 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: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 49% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and school access (45) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Strong case: 49% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £332,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (40) and services (87) help.

How this is calculated

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

60
Liveability Score
Top 2% in Tonbridge and MallingTop 4% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 10 transactions

How Life Works Here

The Square is located in Tonbridge and Malling, near Hadlow, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (78 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), cafe (1), and library (1). The closest is restaurant (restaurant, 24m). The nearest transport stop is 35m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £332,500, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 1 schools within 2 km. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£332,500
Median Price
10
Transactions (2014–2025)
+49.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable

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

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Nearby Amenities

restaurant24m (0.3 min walk)
Hadlow Pharmacy25m (0.3 min walk)
The Village Bakers26m (0.3 min walk)
Costcutter40m (0.5 min walk)
Hadlow Post Office40m (0.5 min walk)
Hadlow Grocers & Off Licence65m (0.8 min walk)
library86m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from The Square, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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schools (1)

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Transport Links

Hadlow Square bus_stop35m
The Maltings bus_stop271m
Great Elms bus_stop361m

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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.