Burton Road
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Reality check: At £332,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% 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 90), 18% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (16), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (16), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£332,000) 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 18% over 5 years, but environment scores only 16/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Burton Road is located in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 430 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 192 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 nearest transport stop is 128m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £332,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 66 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 38 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Burton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Eastbourne & District Indoor Bowls Club 1271m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Eastbourne District General Hospital 526m · 7 min walk
- Southdowns Podiatry & Chiropody Clinic 1013m · 13 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1929m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Eastbourne Library 1616m · 20 min walk
- Hampden Park Library 1894m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Motcombe Gardens 911m · 11 min walk
- Gildredge Park 1189m · 15 min walk
- Hartfield Square 1276m · 16 min walk
- Upperton Gardens 1320m · 16 min walk
- Hampden Park 1458m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 736m · 9 min walk
- Motcombe Infants' School 757m · 10 min walk
- Ratton School 1238m · 16 min walk
- Parkland Infant School 1862m · 23 min walk
- Parkland Junior School 1862m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rodmill Drive — Eastbourne38
- Beverington Close — Eastbourne38
- Beverington Road — Eastbourne38
- Westfield Road — Eastbourne38
- Rutland Close — Eastbourne37
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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