Squirrel Way
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £340,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% 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: 19% 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: 19% 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%
Price (£340,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Squirrel Way is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 128 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 46% 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 82m away. The median property price is £340,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Squirrel Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1370m · 17 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1855m · 23 min walk
- Chimera Climbing 1869m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 879m · 11 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury 1940m · 24 min walk
- Viva Skin Clinics 1971m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Sherwood Library 870m · 11 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Library 1637m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dunorlan Park 667m · 8 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1013m · 13 min walk
- Calverley Park 1460m · 18 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 1587m · 20 min walk
- The Grove 1855m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Skinners' Kent Academy 564m · 7 min walk
- Skinners' Temple Grove 847m · 11 min walk
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 950m · 12 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 1145m · 14 min walk
- Skinners' Kent Primary School 1947m · 24 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.