Victoria Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £283,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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
Victoria Road is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 230 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is PureGym (fitness centre, 35m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Camden Centre) is 65m away. The median property price is £283,000, though prices have fallen 28% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 417m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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: 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 Victoria Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 36m · 0 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Viva Skin Clinics 868m · 11 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 897m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 345m · 4 min walk
- Sherwood Library 1780m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Calverley Grounds 542m · 7 min walk
- Calverley Park 573m · 7 min walk
- The Grove 856m · 11 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1022m · 13 min walk
- St John's Recreation Ground 1196m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 418m · 5 min walk
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 463m · 6 min walk
- The Wells Free School 492m · 6 min walk
- The Skinners' School 901m · 11 min walk
- Claremont Primary School 991m · 12 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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