Ferndale Close
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £207,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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 90), 32% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 32% 5-year growth.
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 £207,500 — 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
Ferndale Close is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 116 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 63% 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 138m away. The median property price is £207,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 56 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 229m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
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 Ferndale Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 610m · 8 min walk
- Chimera Climbing 1905m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 577m · 7 min walk
- Viva Skin Clinics 1309m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 898m · 11 min walk
- Sherwood Library 1256m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 731m · 9 min walk
- Dunorlan Park 794m · 10 min walk
- Calverley Park 827m · 10 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 916m · 11 min walk
- The Grove 1227m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 230m · 3 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 447m · 6 min walk
- Claremont Primary School 1123m · 14 min walk
- Skinners' Temple Grove 1125m · 14 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School 1484m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Grampian Close — Tunbridge Wells52
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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