Mount Sion
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £326,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 36% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £326,250, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Mount Sion is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 370 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 137 violent offences were recorded (37% 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 (Chapel Place) is 176m away. The median property price is £326,250, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 100 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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 Mount Sion, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1037m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Viva Skin Clinics 199m · 2 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 1240m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 730m · 9 min walk
- Showfields Library 1092m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Grove 234m · 3 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 551m · 7 min walk
- Calverley Park 637m · 8 min walk
- Dunorlan Park 1621m · 20 min walk
- St John's Recreation Ground 1973m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Claremont Primary School 589m · 7 min walk
- Broadwater Down Primary School 980m · 12 min walk
- The Wells Free School 1092m · 14 min walk
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1230m · 15 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 1462m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Nevill Street — Tunbridge Wells50
- Clifton Place — Tunbridge Wells52
- Cumberland Gardens — Tunbridge Wells52
- Milton Drive — Tunbridge Wells51
- Bluebell Walk — Tunbridge Wells51
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.