Eastgate Street
City of Southampton, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
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 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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
Eastgate Street is located in City of Southampton, near Southampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 1976 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 966 violent offences were recorded (49% 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 City Barber (hairdresser, 52m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 91m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 432m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Eastgate Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 194m · 2 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre 1441m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Mountbatten Library (ML) 853m · 11 min walk
- Southampton Central 898m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Albion Place Urban Park 265m · 3 min walk
- Houndwell Park 385m · 5 min walk
- Town Quay Park & Hugenot Gardens 391m · 5 min walk
- Hoglands Park 441m · 6 min walk
- Vokes Memorial Park 496m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Hope Community School Southampton 433m · 5 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 762m · 10 min walk
- The Polygon School 1334m · 17 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic School 1594m · 20 min walk
- Springhill Catholic Primary School 1618m · 20 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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