Norman Road
Hastings, East Sussex, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £214,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Norman Road is located in Hastings, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 389 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (2), cafe (1), and convenience (1). The closest is restaurant (restaurant, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Market Street) is 112m away. The median property price is £214,500, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 72 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 56/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Norman Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Battlezone Laser Combat 807m · 10 min walk
- Horntye Park Sports Complex 1016m · 13 min walk
- YMCA 1041m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cornwallis Plaza Surgery 1414m · 18 min walk
- Sedlescombe Road Surgery 1724m · 22 min walk
- High Glades Medical Centre 1953m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hastings Library 1199m · 15 min walk
- Hastings Childrenäó»s Library 1310m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Warrior Square Garden 253m · 3 min walk
- St. Leonards Gardens 421m · 5 min walk
- Gensing Gardens 674m · 8 min walk
- White Rock Gardens 695m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 704m · 9 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy 912m · 11 min walk
- St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy 1105m · 14 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Academy 1182m · 15 min walk
- West St Leonards Primary Academy 1871m · 23 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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