Downlands Close
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: At £289,975, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £289,975 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Downlands Close is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 104 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 57% of reported crimes. 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 (Westaway Drive) is 254m away. The median property price is £289,975, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 409m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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: 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 Downlands Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Physiques Gym 228m · 3 min walk
- Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club 230m · 3 min walk
- Bexhill Leisure Centre 464m · 6 min walk
- Bexhill Tennis Club 627m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 133m · 2 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 1107m · 14 min walk
- SpaMedica 1923m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bexhill Library 660m · 8 min walk
- Little Common Library 1892m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bexhill Down 377m · 5 min walk
- Lane's Garden 599m · 8 min walk
- Egerton Park 628m · 8 min walk
- Bexhill Beach Garden 926m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- King Offa Primary Academy 410m · 5 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 840m · 10 min walk
- Glenleigh Park Primary Academy 1373m · 17 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill 1520m · 19 min walk
- St Richard's Catholic College 1525m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Richmond Road — Rother57
- Cranston Avenue — Rother57
- Juniper Place — Rother58
- Downlands Avenue — Rother55
- Vidler Square — Rother57
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.