Amherst Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £238,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £238,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Amherst Road is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 82 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 61m away. The median property price is £238,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 328m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Amherst Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 631m · 8 min walk
- Chimera Climbing 1941m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Viva Skin Clinics 1284m · 16 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 1461m · 18 min walk
- Atman Clinic 1742m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 784m · 10 min walk
- Southborough Library 1641m · 20 min walk
- Sherwood Library 1872m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St John's Recreation Ground 603m · 8 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1005m · 13 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 1069m · 13 min walk
- Calverley Park 1143m · 14 min walk
- The Grove 1332m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- The Skinners' School 329m · 4 min walk
- The Wells Free School 423m · 5 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 591m · 7 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 605m · 8 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 1009m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Western Road — Tunbridge Wells54
- Chilston Close — Tunbridge Wells54
- Standen Street — Tunbridge Wells53
- Mereworth Road — Tunbridge Wells55
- St Johns Close — Tunbridge Wells53
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.
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