Brassey Road
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £185,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 19% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
Safety score of 25 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), 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 £185,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Brassey Road is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Barnabas Church) is 107m away. The median property price is £185,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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)
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 Brassey Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Gullivers Bowls Club 63m · 1 min walk
- Bexhill Sailing Club 152m · 2 min walk
- Veena & The Moon 195m · 2 min walk
- Stackz 215m · 3 min walk
- Up-Grade Martial Arts 238m · 3 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 1070m · 13 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 1259m · 16 min walk
- SpaMedica 1999m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Church Garden 70m · 1 min walk
- Prayer Garden 626m · 8 min walk
- Walled Garden 650m · 8 min walk
- Manor Gardens 692m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Richard's Catholic College 566m · 7 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 980m · 12 min walk
- King Offa Primary Academy 1153m · 14 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1475m · 18 min walk
- Glyne Gap School 1909m · 24 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.
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