Carfax Close
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: At £237,475, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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 70), 22% 5-year growth.
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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (28), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£237,475) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 25 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 22% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Carfax Close is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 155 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 115m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £237,475, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 347m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Carfax Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Sidley Martlets Bowls Club 658m · 8 min walk
- Bexhill Leisure Centre 1485m · 19 min walk
- Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club 1593m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- SpaMedica 1045m · 13 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 1238m · 16 min walk
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 1875m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sidley Green 625m · 8 min walk
- Jubilee Road Plantation 710m · 9 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 1117m · 14 min walk
- Bexhill Down 1467m · 18 min walk
- Barrack Road Memorial Gardens 1494m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill 347m · 4 min walk
- Glenleigh Park Primary Academy 972m · 12 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 1486m · 19 min walk
- King Offa Primary Academy 1496m · 19 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1569m · 20 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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