Derwent Drive
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £442,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 139% 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: liquid market (score 70), 139% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but 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 70), 139% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £442,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Derwent Drive is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (34 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. 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 49m away. The median property price is £442,500, with exceptional growth of 139% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 278m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Derwent Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1364m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Viva Skin Clinics 1593m · 20 min walk
- Atman Clinic 1854m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 1309m · 16 min walk
- Rusthall Library 1560m · 20 min walk
- Southborough Library 1849m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St John's Recreation Ground 632m · 8 min walk
- Rusthall Common Cricket Ground 1306m · 16 min walk
- Salomons Estate Country House 1416m · 18 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 1592m · 20 min walk
- The Grove 1716m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School 278m · 4 min walk
- Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School 463m · 6 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 805m · 10 min walk
- The Wells Free School 860m · 11 min walk
- The Skinners' School 878m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Warberry Park Gardens — Tunbridge Wells57
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- Coniston Avenue — Tunbridge Wells58
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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