Guardswell Place

Lewes, East Sussex, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: At £305,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 48% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 48% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 48% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (40), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £305,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (16) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

58
Liveability Score
Top 12% in LewesTop 12% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 13 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Guardswell Place is located in Lewes, near Seaford, East Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 184 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Jason's Barbers (hairdresser, 68m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Library) is 161m away. The median property price is £305,000, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (61)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (75)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£305,000
Median Price
13
Transactions (2014–2025)
+47.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Jason's Barbers68m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Guardswell Place, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Library bus_stop161m
War Memorial bus_stop162m
Stafford Road bus_stop294m
The Steyne bus_stop299m
Seaford Rail Station rail_station310m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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