North Road
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £192,250 with warm market liquidity. Modest 7% growth over 5 years. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (42), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £192,250, but limited services (30) and safety (25) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) 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.
How Life Works Here
North Road is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 434 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 150 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 143m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £192,250, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 239m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 North Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Sidley Martlets Bowls Club 427m · 5 min walk
- Bexhill Leisure Centre 1231m · 15 min walk
- Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club 1404m · 18 min walk
- Amherst Road Sports & Social Club 1661m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- SpaMedica 633m · 8 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 837m · 10 min walk
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 1665m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sidley Green 182m · 2 min walk
- Barrack Road Memorial Gardens 1095m · 14 min walk
- Bexhill Down 1340m · 17 min walk
- Manor Gardens 1466m · 18 min walk
- Walled Garden 1511m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill 240m · 3 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1112m · 14 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 1129m · 14 min walk
- Glenleigh Park Primary Academy 1196m · 15 min walk
- King Offa Primary Academy 1259m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Claremont Road — Rother44
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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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