Sutton Place
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £196,000 with hot market liquidity. 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, affordable entry (£196,000).
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), 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£196,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £196,000, 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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Sutton Place 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 16m away. The median property price is £196,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 144 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 450m away. 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 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sutton Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Bexhill Sea Angling Club 167m · 2 min walk
- Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club 177m · 2 min walk
- 1066 Gymnastics 556m · 7 min walk
- Battle Abbey School Swimming Pool 654m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bexhill Hospital 1428m · 18 min walk
- SpaMedica 1794m · 22 min walk
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 1859m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Galley Hill Open Space 214m · 3 min walk
- De La Warr Road Open Space 800m · 10 min walk
- Walled Garden 835m · 10 min walk
- Prayer Garden 837m · 10 min walk
- Manor Gardens 862m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Richard's Catholic College 452m · 6 min walk
- Glyne Gap School 962m · 12 min walk
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College 1144m · 14 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 1351m · 17 min walk
- King Offa Primary Academy 1756m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bolebrooke Road — Rother56
- Galley Hill View — Rother55
- Church Square — Rother57
- Knole Road — Rother55
- Sackville Road — Rother54
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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