Dudley Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £176,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 7% 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), 7% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£176,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£176,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £176,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Dudley Road is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 301 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Trinity Theatre) is 152m away. The median property price is £176,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 128 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 11 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 321m 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 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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 Dudley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 425m · 5 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Viva Skin Clinics 589m · 7 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 1160m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 183m · 2 min walk
- Showfields Library 1662m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Calverley Grounds 460m · 6 min walk
- Calverley Park 593m · 7 min walk
- The Grove 652m · 8 min walk
- St John's Recreation Ground 1208m · 15 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1416m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- The Wells Free School 321m · 4 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 819m · 10 min walk
- Claremont Primary School 963m · 12 min walk
- The Skinners' School 1021m · 13 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 1253m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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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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