Wickham Avenue
Rother, East Sussex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £185,000 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 (£185,000).
Safety score of 15 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 walkability (45) 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 (£185,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £185,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Wickham Avenue is located in Rother, near Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 340 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 140 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). 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 (Woodville Road) is 56m away. The median property price is £185,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 113 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 54 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wickham Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- O’Sullivan's Snooker & Pool Club 219m · 3 min walk
- Bexhill Tennis Club 228m · 3 min walk
- Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club 273m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre 379m · 5 min walk
- Bexhill Hospital 1323m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Egerton Park 169m · 2 min walk
- Sensory Garden 196m · 2 min walk
- Lane's Garden 390m · 5 min walk
- Bexhill Beach Garden 642m · 8 min walk
- Bexhill Down 856m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- King Offa Primary Academy 747m · 9 min walk
- Chantry Community Primary School 996m · 12 min walk
- St Richard's Catholic College 1345m · 17 min walk
- Glenleigh Park Primary Academy 1857m · 23 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill 1922m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Windsor Road — Rother53
- Terminus Road — Rother52
- Reginald Road — Rother54
- Stable Mews — Rother53
- Park Road — Rother53
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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