Waterloo Square
Arun, West Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £130,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 28% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000).
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%
Good entry point at £130,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Waterloo Square is located in Arun, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 731 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 302 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Waterloo Inn (pub, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (West Street) is 105m away. The median property price is £130,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 455m away. 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 53 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Waterloo Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Arun Leisure Centre 1795m · 22 min walk
- Regis Gymnastics 1990m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bognor Health Centre 167m · 2 min walk
- The Bedale Centre 734m · 9 min walk
- Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital 1182m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Hothamton Sunken Garden 136m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 456m · 6 min walk
- Edward Bryant School 642m · 8 min walk
- Bognor Regis Nursery School 738m · 9 min walk
- Nyewood CofE Infant School 1432m · 18 min walk
- South Bersted CofE Primary School 1513m · 19 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.