Rectory Close
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£755,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £755,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Rectory Close is located in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (31 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 345m away. The median property price is £755,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Rectory Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Window to the Womb 1294m · 16 min walk
- Southdowns Podiatry & Chiropody Clinic 1313m · 16 min walk
- Eastbourne District General Hospital 1936m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Gildredge Park 453m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Motcombe Infants' School 860m · 11 min walk
- The South Downs School 1242m · 16 min walk
- Pashley Down Infant School 1293m · 16 min walk
- St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 1502m · 19 min walk
- St John's Meads Church of England Primary School 1754m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ashburnham Gardens — Eastbourne50
- Parry Close — Eastbourne52
- Queen's Road — Eastbourne47
- Queens Mews — Eastbourne47
- Queen's Crescent — Eastbourne47
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.