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Compton Street

Eastbourne, East Sussex, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

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
Good

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

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 — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

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

56
Liveability Score
Top 7% in EastbourneTop 16% nationally
High confidence Based on 87 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.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Compton Street is located in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 445 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 204 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Cutting Edge (hairdresser, 58m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Winter Garden) is 70m away. The median property price is £180,000, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 87 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district. 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 Good (65)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (66)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (25)

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

£180,000
Median Price
87
Transactions (2014–2025)
-5.6%
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

Cutting Edge58m (0.7 min walk)
Devonshire General Stores59m (0.7 min walk)
Designer Notes61m (0.8 min walk)
Little Italy80m (1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Compton Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Winter Garden bus_stop70m
Lifeboat Museum bus_stop118m
Howard Square bus_stop124m
Towner Gallery bus_stop203m
Devonshire Place bus_stop247m
Eastbourne Rail Station rail_station742m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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