Devonshire Road
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £112,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 140% 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), 140% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,500).
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), 140% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £112,500, 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 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Devonshire Road is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 427 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 154 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Wards Cafe (cafe, 31m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Harp) is 30m away. The median property price is £112,500, with exceptional growth of 140% over five years. Based on 83 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, 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 49 out of 100 for liveability. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Devonshire Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Veena & The Moon 154m · 2 min walk
- Bexhill Rowing Club 259m · 3 min walk
- Up-Grade Martial Arts 271m · 3 min walk
- Bexhill Sailing Club 289m · 4 min walk
- Amherst Road Sports & Social Club 350m · 4 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 764m · 10 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 1192m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Church Garden 293m · 4 min walk
- Lane's Garden 311m · 4 min walk
- Prayer Garden 705m · 9 min walk
- Walled Garden 730m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Richard's Catholic College 818m · 10 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 870m · 11 min walk
- King Offa Primary Academy 915m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1559m · 20 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill 1987m · 25 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.