Sea Road
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: At £260,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. 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.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 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), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £260,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (82) may be a compromise.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Sea Road is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is an ATM at 62m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Barnabas Church) is 24m away. The median property price is £260,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 215 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, 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 local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 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), 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
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 Sea Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Veena & The Moon 83m · 1 min walk
- Up-Grade Martial Arts 121m · 2 min walk
- Gullivers Bowls Club 173m · 2 min walk
- Bexhill Sailing Club 217m · 3 min walk
- Stackz 283m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 951m · 12 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 1153m · 14 min walk
- SpaMedica 1916m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Church Garden 67m · 1 min walk
- Marina Court Garden 308m · 4 min walk
- Prayer Garden 557m · 7 min walk
- Walled Garden 582m · 7 min walk
- Manor Gardens 620m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Richard's Catholic College 589m · 7 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 863m · 11 min walk
- King Offa Primary Academy 1024m · 13 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1418m · 18 min walk
- Glyne Gap School 1951m · 24 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.
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