Bancroft Road
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. 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%
Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Bancroft Road is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime levels are below the local average (62 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 205m away. The median property price is £235,000, though prices have fallen 31% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 327m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Bancroft Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Bexhill Leisure Centre 307m · 4 min walk
- Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club 482m · 6 min walk
- Physiques Gym 484m · 6 min walk
- Sidley Martlets Bowls Club 533m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bexhill Hospital 512m · 6 min walk
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 733m · 9 min walk
- SpaMedica 1234m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bexhill Down 494m · 6 min walk
- Barrack Road Memorial Gardens 613m · 8 min walk
- Sidley Green 806m · 10 min walk
- Lane's Garden 899m · 11 min walk
- Egerton Park 1241m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- King Offa Primary Academy 327m · 4 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 458m · 6 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill 852m · 11 min walk
- Glenleigh Park Primary Academy 1101m · 14 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1210m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gordon Place — Rother54
- Lucy Way — Rother55
- Bushy Croft — Rother56
- Garth Close — Rother55
- Hever Crescent — Rother55
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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