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Bewick Gardens

Chichester, West Sussex, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £187,250, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

46
Liveability Score
Top 46% in Chichester
High confidence Based on 32 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Bewick Gardens is located in Chichester, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 577 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 261 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is an ATM at 119m. The nearest transport stop is 60m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £187,250, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 32 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 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 446m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (70)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£187,250
Median Price
32
Transactions (2014–2024)
-11.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

atm119m (1.5 min walk)
Costa120m (1.5 min walk)
Amigo121m (1.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Bewick Gardens, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Lennox Road bus_stop60m
Shamrock Close bus_stop77m
Swanfield Drive bus_stop156m
Melbourne Road bus_stop179m
St Richard's Outpatients bus_stop200m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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