Meadow Hill Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£330,000) and connectivity (transport 80) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Meadow Hill Road is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 680 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Tunbridge Wells Rail Station) is 231m away. The median property price is £330,000, though prices have fallen 29% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 395m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: 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 Meadow Hill Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 725m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Viva Skin Clinics 251m · 3 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 908m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 473m · 6 min walk
- Showfields Library 1447m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Grove 126m · 2 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 212m · 3 min walk
- Calverley Park 278m · 4 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1719m · 22 min walk
- St John's Recreation Ground 1803m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Claremont Primary School 396m · 5 min walk
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 872m · 11 min walk
- The Wells Free School 919m · 12 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 1136m · 14 min walk
- The Skinners' School 1584m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Calverley Court — Tunbridge Wells49
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- Grove Hill Road — 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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