Southdown Close
Lewes, East Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, 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 60, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 55, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£272,500) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Southdown Close is located in Lewes, near Newhaven, East Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 207 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 57% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Gibbon News (convenience, 80m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 93m away. The median property price is £272,500. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 138m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Southdown Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Union 249m · 3 min walk
- Valley Ponds 975m · 12 min walk
- Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve 995m · 12 min walk
- Fort Road Recreational Ground 1002m · 12 min walk
- Riverside Park 1291m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- Seahaven Academy 138m · 2 min walk
- High Cliff Academy 333m · 4 min walk
- Breakwater Academy 574m · 7 min walk
- Harbour Primary and Nursery School 701m · 9 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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