Sunnyside Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £319,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (38), 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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (38), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£319,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Sunnyside Road is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Rusthall, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 129 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 64% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Sunnyside Community Hall (community centre, 51m). The nearest transport stop is 195m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £319,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 413m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sunnyside Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Rusthall Library 415m · 5 min walk
- Showfields Library 1873m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Rusthall Common Cricket Ground 257m · 3 min walk
- St John's Recreation Ground 1827m · 23 min walk
- Salomons Estate Country House 1954m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School 415m · 5 min walk
- Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School 771m · 10 min walk
- Broomhill Bank School 1057m · 13 min walk
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School 1280m · 16 min walk
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School 1658m · 21 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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