Riddlesdale Avenue
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £630,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 40% 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 70), 40% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 70), 40% 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%
Out of reach (£630,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Riddlesdale Avenue is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 111 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% 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 153m away. The median property price is £630,000, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 304m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Riddlesdale Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 1196m · 15 min walk
- Chimera Climbing 1474m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Atman Clinic 1115m · 14 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 1912m · 24 min walk
- Viva Skin Clinics 1921m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Southborough Library 1004m · 13 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Library 1410m · 18 min walk
- Sherwood Library 1750m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St John's Recreation Ground 478m · 6 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 953m · 12 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 1682m · 21 min walk
- Calverley Park 1734m · 22 min walk
- The Grove 1962m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 304m · 4 min walk
- The Skinners' School 324m · 4 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 390m · 5 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School 533m · 7 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 582m · 7 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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