Vale Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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 90), 32% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (65) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Vale Road is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 301 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Hair Boutique (hairdresser, 42m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Vale Road) is 57m away. The median property price is £400,000, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: hot
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 Vale Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 770m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Viva Skin Clinics 98m · 1 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 1147m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 446m · 6 min walk
- Showfields Library 1281m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Grove 218m · 3 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 350m · 4 min walk
- Calverley Park 487m · 6 min walk
- St John's Recreation Ground 1684m · 21 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1802m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Claremont Primary School 645m · 8 min walk
- The Wells Free School 800m · 10 min walk
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1028m · 13 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 1200m · 15 min walk
- Broadwater Down Primary School 1208m · 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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