Galley Hill View
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: At £235,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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), 14% 5-year growth.
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), 14% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £235,000 — 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%
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
Galley Hill View is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 310 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 (Sutton Place) is 86m away. The median property price is £235,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest school is just 489m away. 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
Terraced | 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 Galley Hill View, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Bexhill Sea Angling Club 237m · 3 min walk
- Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club 246m · 3 min walk
- 1066 Gymnastics 497m · 6 min walk
- Box HIIT Gym 508m · 6 min walk
- Battle Abbey School Swimming Pool 559m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bexhill Hospital 1396m · 18 min walk
- SpaMedica 1721m · 22 min walk
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 1887m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Galley Hill Open Space 222m · 3 min walk
- De La Warr Road Open Space 723m · 9 min walk
- Walled Garden 837m · 10 min walk
- Prayer Garden 842m · 10 min walk
- Manor Gardens 860m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Richard's Catholic College 490m · 6 min walk
- Glyne Gap School 889m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1071m · 13 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 1343m · 17 min walk
- King Offa Primary Academy 1763m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sutton Place — Rother51
- Brassey Road — Rother51
- Bolebrooke Road — Rother51
- De La Warr Parade — Rother46
- Links Drive — Rother52
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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