Benenden Close
Lewes, East Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £425,000, 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 £425,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Benenden Close is located in Lewes, near Seaford, East Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (54 incidents in 12 months). 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 97m away. The median property price is £425,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Benenden Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Downs Leisure Centre 362m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Chalvington Field 862m · 11 min walk
- Jubilee Garden 1503m · 19 min walk
- Beach Garden 1742m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Chyngton School 566m · 7 min walk
- Cradle Hill Community Primary School 663m · 8 min walk
- Seaford Head School 895m · 11 min walk
- Annecy Catholic Primary School 972m · 12 min walk
- Bowden House School 1259m · 16 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.