South Cross Street
Gosport, Hampshire, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 20 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
South Cross Street is located in Gosport, Hampshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 448 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 217 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (1), police (1), and post_office (1). The closest is police (police, 19m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 50m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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 South Cross Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 922m · 12 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit 1757m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gosport Discovery Centre 154m · 2 min walk
- Gosport Naval and Local Studies 183m · 2 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Walpole Park 331m · 4 min walk
- Walpole Park 353m · 4 min walk
- Gosport Park 1223m · 15 min walk
- Priddy's Hard Nature Reserve 1347m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 911m · 11 min walk
- Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School 1459m · 18 min walk
- Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School 1502m · 19 min walk
- St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1684m · 21 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1833m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Nat Gonella Square — Gosport50
- North Cross Street — Gosport46
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- Grove Buildings — Gosport50
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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.
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