Boship Close
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£266,750) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£266,750) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £266,750 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Boship Close is located in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 141 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 246m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £266,750. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 242m away. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Boship Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Shinewater Sports Centre 591m · 7 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1417m · 18 min walk
- The Blue Lagoon Warm Water Centre 1914m · 24 min walk
- PureGym 1974m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Langney Library 1456m · 18 min walk
- Hampden Park Library 1854m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Shinewater Park 977m · 12 min walk
- Eastbourne Crematorium 1694m · 21 min walk
- Sevenoaks Park 1848m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Hazel Court School 243m · 3 min walk
- The Turing School 243m · 3 min walk
- Shinewater Primary School 690m · 9 min walk
- Heron Park Primary Academy 1618m · 20 min walk
- West Rise Primary School 1630m · 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.