Cobourg Place
Hastings, East Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £387,750, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Median price £387,750 based on only 12 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Cobourg Place is located in Hastings, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 350 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 150 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Stade) is 209m away. The median property price is £387,750. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. 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 data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Cobourg Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 760m · 10 min walk
- Battlezone Laser Combat 1386m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hastings Childrenäó»s Library 883m · 11 min walk
- Hastings Library 995m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Halton Park 961m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Torfield School 568m · 7 min walk
- Ark Castledown Primary Academy 621m · 8 min walk
- Dudley Infant Academy 761m · 10 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings 867m · 11 min walk
- The Baird Primary Academy 1181m · 15 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.
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