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Hythe Close

Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (4/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (4), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Strong case: 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (4) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £143,000, but environment (4) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

61
Liveability Score
Top 4% in Tunbridge WellsTop 7% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 9 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 46% over 5 years, but environment scores only 4/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Hythe Close is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Southborough, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), hairdresser (2), and butcher (1). The closest is The Pizza Joint (fast food, 44m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 73m away. The median property price is £143,000, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 311m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (4)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (65)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£143,000
Median Price
9
Transactions (2014–2025)
+46.4%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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

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Nearby Amenities

The Pizza Joint44m (0.6 min walk)
Oregano Leaf44m (0.6 min walk)
Izzi Hair44m (0.6 min walk)
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses46m (0.6 min walk)
Esquire48m (0.6 min walk)
Southborough Post Office50m (0.6 min walk)
Southborough Butchers69m (0.9 min walk)
Masala Kitchen73m (0.9 min walk)
Day Lewis Pharmacy81m (1 min walk)
Southborough Library81m (1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Hythe Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Hythe Close bus_stop73m
Library bus_stop218m
Crendon Park bus_stop256m
Charles Street bus_stop376m
High Brooms Rail Station rail_station1420m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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