The Meads
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £635,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% 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: 36% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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: 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 (£635,000) 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
The Meads is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (78 incidents in 12 months). 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 219m away. The median property price is £635,000, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 482m 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: stable
Based on 7 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 The Meads, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1291m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 676m · 8 min walk
- Viva Skin Clinics 1082m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 1227m · 15 min walk
- Showfields Library 1998m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Calverley Park 811m · 10 min walk
- Dunorlan Park 829m · 10 min walk
- The Grove 920m · 12 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 942m · 12 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1961m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Claremont Primary School 483m · 6 min walk
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1089m · 14 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 1538m · 19 min walk
- The Wells Free School 1694m · 21 min walk
- Broadwater Down Primary School 1813m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Teise Close — Tunbridge Wells53
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- Chester Avenue — Tunbridge Wells53
- Napier Road — Tunbridge Wells54
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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