Darwell Close
Hastings, East Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 30 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%
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 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 (30), 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 £400,000, 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
Median price £400,000 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
Darwell Close is located in Hastings, East Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 152 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. 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 187m away. The median property price is £400,000. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
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 Darwell Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- High Glades Medical Centre 1402m · 18 min walk
- Sedlescombe Road Surgery 1508m · 19 min walk
- High Glades Medical Centre 1988m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Markwick Gardens 1542m · 19 min walk
- West Marina Gardens 1586m · 20 min walk
- St. Leonards Gardens 1905m · 24 min walk
- Marline Wood 1913m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- West St Leonards Primary Academy 612m · 8 min walk
- Robsack Wood Primary Academy 711m · 9 min walk
- St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy 1242m · 16 min walk
- Churchwood Primary Academy 1254m · 16 min walk
- Hollington Primary School 1768m · 22 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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