Wellington Square
Hastings, East Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £145,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 25% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £145,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Wellington Square is located in Hastings, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 907 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 403 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 84m away. The median property price is £145,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 100 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wellington Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 245m · 3 min walk
- Battlezone Laser Combat 848m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hastings Childrenäó»s Library 347m · 4 min walk
- Hastings Library 456m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wellington Square 32m · 0 min walk
- Wallinger's Walk Gardens 172m · 2 min walk
- Cornwallis Gardens 549m · 7 min walk
- Swan Memorial Garden 583m · 7 min walk
- Old Town Maritime Garden 645m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Ark Castledown Primary Academy 984m · 12 min walk
- Torfield School 1008m · 13 min walk
- Dudley Infant Academy 1264m · 16 min walk
- The Baird Primary Academy 1349m · 17 min walk
- Ark Blacklands Primary Academy 1487m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Russell Street — Hastings50
- The Bourne — Hastings55
- Braybrooke Close — Hastings50
- Pelham Crescent — Hastings50
- Woodland Vale Road — Hastings54
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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