Orchid Way
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (below average), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (8/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (8/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£442,495) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £442,495 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Orchid Way is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 103 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 288m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £442,495. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 334m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Overall, this street scores 46 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Orchid Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Battle Abbey School Swimming Pool 617m · 8 min walk
- 1066 Gymnastics 1229m · 15 min walk
- Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club 1286m · 16 min walk
- Bexhill Sea Angling Club 1396m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- SpaMedica 691m · 9 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 1021m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barrack Road Memorial Gardens 1052m · 13 min walk
- Manor Gardens 1104m · 14 min walk
- Walled Garden 1134m · 14 min walk
- Prayer Garden 1159m · 14 min walk
- Galley Hill Open Space 1329m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 335m · 4 min walk
- Glyne Gap School 1229m · 15 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 1259m · 16 min walk
- St Richard's Catholic College 1263m · 16 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill 1486m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Park Wood Road — Rother46
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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