Swallow Drive
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £817,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 22% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 22% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 (£817,500) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Swallow Drive 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. The nearest transport stop is 431m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £817,500, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 4 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Swallow Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 942m · 12 min walk
- Chimera Climbing 1729m · 22 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury 734m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Pembury Recreation Ground 1591m · 20 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1694m · 21 min walk
- Dunorlan Park 1805m · 23 min walk
schools (4)
- Skinners' Kent Academy 642m · 8 min walk
- Oakley School 678m · 8 min walk
- Skinners' Temple Grove 1024m · 13 min walk
- Skinners' Kent Primary School 1202m · 15 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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