St Leonards Road
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £118,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 33% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£118,000).
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), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£118,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £118,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
St Leonards Road is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 427 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 154 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is an ATM at 40m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Eversley Road) is 108m away. The median property price is £118,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 79 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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 St Leonards Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Veena & The Moon 65m · 1 min walk
- Up-Grade Martial Arts 163m · 2 min walk
- Bexhill Sailing Club 277m · 4 min walk
- Amherst Road Sports & Social Club 335m · 4 min walk
- Bexhill Rowing Club 352m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 811m · 10 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 1125m · 14 min walk
- SpaMedica 1922m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Church Garden 211m · 3 min walk
- Marina Court Garden 252m · 3 min walk
- Lane's Garden 344m · 4 min walk
- Prayer Garden 603m · 8 min walk
- Walled Garden 628m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Richard's Catholic College 714m · 9 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 814m · 10 min walk
- King Offa Primary Academy 914m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1462m · 18 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill 1944m · 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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